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202123 minPGdocumentary

Video Visit

202123 minPGdocumentary

Each week, visitors to the Brooklyn Public Library connect with incarcerated loved ones through video calls.

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Malika Zouhali-Worrall

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Each week, visitors to the Brooklyn Public Library connect with incarcerated loved ones through video calls.

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Malika Zouhali-Worrall

Malika Zouhali-Worralldirector

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At the Brooklyn Public Library, families gather each week to connect with incarcerated loved ones through video calls. The documentary follows two mothers and their sons as they navigate the challenges of maintaining these relationships. Librarians play a crucial role in facilitating these interactions, providing support and resources to help families stay connected. The film captures the emotional weight of these visits and the impact on both sides of the prison walls.

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