Storytellers Summit Day 2
Synopsis
Nigel Poor teaches the first-ever history of photography class at San Quentin State Prison, allowing inmates to create narratives from images.
Synopsis
Nigel Poor stands before an audience at the Storytellers Summit in 2020, sharing her experiences as a volunteer professor at San Quentin State Prison. She discusses the San Quentin Project, which allows inmates to engage with photography and create personal narratives. Following her presentation, Shahidul Alam, a Bangladeshi activist and photographer, converses with journalist Wajahat Ali. The event gathers notable figures in photography, writing, and journalism to discuss storytelling as a means of understanding and change.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how incarcerated men express creativity through photography.
- Meet Marvin, who connects a photo to his life in South Central LA.
- Find out how mapping images helps tell personal stories.
Did You Know
- The Prison University Project offers an AAA program to men inside San Quentin.
- Marvin created a family tree based on a photograph that had no direct connection to his life.
- The photography class was the first-ever history of photography class taught at San Quentin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What program did the nonprofit organization in San Francisco offer to men inside San Quentin?
The nonprofit organization offered an AAA program to the men inside San Quentin.
What was the first class taught by the volunteer professor at San Quentin?
The first class taught was a history of photography class.
What name was given to the speaker during the discussion?
The speaker was given the name Shahid Alam, which means witness of the world.
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