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202115 minPG-13doc-short

Mental Health Prison System

Reaching Out From Within

202115 minPG-13doc-short

A 22-year prison sentence leads an inmate back to gang life until a personal loss prompts a search for redemption and healing.

Mental Health Prison System

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A 22-year prison sentence leads an inmate back to gang life until a personal loss prompts a search for redemption and healing.

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David Brickdirector

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An inmate spends 22 years in prison, falling back into gang life. After experiencing a significant loss, he begins to seek redemption. Directed by David Brick, "Reaching Out From Within" follows his path from incarceration to reentry. The film emphasizes positive mental health and details the emotional healing of a gang leader. It runs for 15 minutes and was released in 2021.

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