Film Lens
The film examines the growing income inequality in America, highlighting that the top 1% earned nearly 20% of all available income last year. It features a class at Dartmouth University, led by Professor Ivy Schweitzer, focused on the intersection of prison, women, and performance. The course involves collaboration between Dartmouth students and inmates at the Sullivan County House of Corrections, aiming to foster understanding and reflection through performance.
Professor Schweitzer expresses her motivation for this work as rooted in social anger rather than altruism. The documentary captures the transformative experiences of students and inmates alike, emphasizing the shared humanity between them. The narrative includes personal anecdotes, such as a student's realization that inmates are often viewed negatively, and the hope that collective voices can lead to change.
Why Watch
- •See how Dartmouth students connect with inmates through performance.
- •Meet Ivy Schweitzer, who teaches a unique prison-focused class.
- •Find out what happens when students and inmates create a play together.
Did You Know
•The top 1% earned nearly 20% of all available income in America last year.
•Ivy Schweitzer teaches a class at Dartmouth focused on prison and performance.
•The class includes collaboration with inmates at the Sullivan County House of Corrections.
•Angela Davis spoke at Dartmouth in the mid-1990s, influencing the course's approach.
Perfect For
Social justice advocatesTheater enthusiastsPrison reform supporters