Movie Night - Since I Been Down

We have an especially interesting documentary for this coming Wednesday’s movie night, “Since I Been Down” ( https://www.sinceibeendown.com).

Meet Kimonti Carter. He joined a gang at age 11. At age 18, sentenced to 700 years in prison for his role in a drive by shooting in 1997. Against all odds, Kimonti became an inspirational role model within the prison system. As a leader of the Black Prisoners' Caucus, at age 34, Kimonti founded TEACH (Taking Education and Creating History), a remarkably innovative prisoner education program. Kimonti was part of a community profoundly impacted by the city's disinvestment in housing, education, and employment as well as our policies in the 1990's. This film, told by the people who have lived these conditions, unravels why children commit violent crime and how these children – now adults – are breaking free from their fate by creating a model of justice that is transforming their lives, our humanity and the quality of life for all our children.

Join us Wednesday, February 2nd at 7 PM for viewing and discussion on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87671456490?pwd=R09WSENPMWFwMndZRnFVZjJxZ3J2UT09

And, if you are interested, there is a follow-up event on Sunday, Feb 6, at 7pm:
Since I Been Down - Film Discussion & Advocacy for Justice Reform . To learn more, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/since-i-been-down-film-discussion-advocacy-forjustice-reform-tickets-230492347817