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201960 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

College Behind Bars

201960 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Incarcerated men and women at Bard College's rigorous prison education program strive to earn college degrees and transform their futures.

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Incarcerated men and women at Bard College's rigorous prison education program strive to earn college degrees and transform their futures.

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Tony Krawitzdirector

Tony Krawitzwriter

Ewen Leslie

Ewen Lesliecast

Naomi Wilsoncast

Saskia Burmeistercast

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Incarcerated individuals at the Bard Prison Initiative in New York are pursuing college degrees as a means to transform their lives and secure new opportunities. This rigorous educational program offers a chance for personal growth and rehabilitation, highlighting the impact of education on reducing recidivism. Through the experiences of a dozen men and women, the program illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by those seeking to redefine their futures while navigating the complexities of the prison system.

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