Film Lens
Maryam Henderson-Uloho spent thirteen years in a Louisiana prison, including seven years in solitary confinement. After her release, she encountered significant barriers to housing and employment. In response to these challenges, she began selling secondhand goods from a suitcase on a New Orleans street corner, which eventually led to the establishment of Sister Hearts, a thrift store aimed at supporting formerly-incarcerated women.
Through Sister Hearts, Henderson-Uloho provides job opportunities and housing for women who have faced incarceration. Her work fosters a supportive community that helps individuals rebuild their lives after prison, addressing the systemic issues that often hinder successful reintegration into society.
Why Watch
- •Meet Maryam Henderson-Uloho, a former inmate turned entrepreneur.
- •Find out how Sister Hearts supports women after incarceration.
- •See the impact of solitary confinement on individuals.
Did You Know
•Maryam Henderson-Uloho spent 13 years in a Louisiana prison.
•She spent 7 years in solitary confinement during her imprisonment.
•Sister Hearts was established after her entrepreneurial efforts on a street corner.
•The film has a duration of 16 minutes.
Perfect For
Prison reform advocatesThrift store enthusiastsSupporters of women's rights