Up to 62% of black men in Milwaukee's ZIP code 53206 face incarceration, affecting families and community life significantly.
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Up to 62% of black men in Milwaukee's ZIP code 53206 face incarceration, affecting families and community life significantly.
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Synopsis
Beverly Walker, a mother of five, faces the challenges of raising her children while her husband, Baron Walker, serves a 60-year sentence for armed robbery. Milwaukee's ZIP code 53206 has one of the highest incarceration rates for African American men in the United States. The film follows Walker, along with Chad Wilson, a young man recently released from prison, and Dennis Walton, co-director of Milwaukee's Fatherhood Initiative, as they navigate the long-term effects of incarceration on their families and community.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Beverly Walker, a mother of five impacted by incarceration.
- Follow Chad Wilson's journey after his release from prison.
- Find out about Dennis Walton's community efforts in 53206.
Did You Know
- Baron Walker was sentenced in 1996 to 60 years for armed robberies.
- Milwaukee 53206 premiered in 2016 and aired on PBS's America ReFramed.
- Dennis Walton is the co-director of Milwaukee's Fatherhood Initiative.
- Baron Walker was denied parole seven times before his release in 2018.
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Who directed the documentary Milwaukee 53206?
Milwaukee 53206 was directed and produced by Keith McQuirter.
What is the incarceration rate for African American men in ZIP code 53206?
At the time of production, ZIP code 53206 had one of the highest incarceration rates for African American men in the United States.
What significant case does Milwaukee 53206 highlight regarding parole?
The film highlights the case of Baron Walker, who was sentenced in 1996 to 60 years for being party to two armed robberies and was denied parole seven times before being released in August 2018.
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