15 to Life: Kenneth's Story
A Free Screening and Visit The Artists Will...Not Be Present
Description
For over a decade Kenneth believed he would die behind bars, until in 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled life without parole sentences for children who haven't killed unconstitutional. In Tampa, Florida we follow Kenneth Young's legal battle for release. Recruited by his mother's crack dealer to rob hotels, Kenneth needs to prove that he is rehabilitated and that the judge who sentenced him to life was wrong to throw away the key.
15 to Life: Kenneth's Story: Film Screening & A Visit to "THE ARTISTS WILL ……NOT BE PRESENT"
The screening will be followed by audience discussion at the Chicago Art Department in Pilsen where we will view The Artists Will...Not Be Present -- Free Write Jail Arts and Literacy Program's annual exhibition of student writing and art which is on display.
The event is free but RSVP is required at projectnia@hotmail.com.
This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS' award-winning nonfiction film series. It is organized by Project NIA and co-sponsored by the Jane Addams Hull House Museum and Free Write Jail Arts Program.