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The Impact of College Behind Bars
We are excited to share some wonderful news: Congress has reversed the ban on Pell Grants for people in prison! As a result, hundreds of thousands of incarcerated men and women will have access
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM LAUNCHES MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR HISTORY DOCUMENTARIANS
The Better Angels Society and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced The Better Angels/Lavine Fellowship, a new mentorship program for history documentary filmmakers whose work explores inclusive stories drawn from America’s past. The
In Memoriam of Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith (center) with Ken Burns and Michael Glosserman Beloved Board Member and dear friend Michelle Smith passed away Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 surrounded by her family. Michelle’s enthusiasm and support
Education Writers Association recognizes College Behind Bars
We are proud to announce that College Behind Bars is a finalist for the Education Writers Association's 2019 National Awards for Education Reporting. Comments from the Judges include: “The commitment and effort the filmmakers took
Ken Burns on TODAY Show: Coronavirus will be comparable to Great Depression in American history
PBS is releasing the award-winning documentaries of Ken Burns free to students in lockdown. Joining TODAY from his home, Burns says the coronavirus pandemic will be a “hugely important moment” in future American history, comparable
SouthCoast Today: Of Ken Burns, Flannery O’Connor and life in these complicated times
By Lauren Daley Posted Dec 2, 2019 at 6:23 PM Updated Dec 2, 2019 at 6:23 PM “Particularly now, when we seemed to have lost our way, and forgot the common story we do share, (films are) a tiny little way we can re-remind of
College Behind Bars Airs on PBS on November 25th!
Mark your calendars! On Nov. 25 & 26 at 9/8c, tune-in or stream #CollegeBehindBarsPBS on @PBS. It’s an incredible look at the amazing human potential inside our prisons and the power of education to transform
NYFF Review: ‘College Behind Bars’
NYFF Review: ‘College Behind Bars’ An extraordinary portrait of students in the prison system By Jason Gorber • Published October 10th, 2019 College Behind Bars (USA, 222 min.) Dir. Lynn Novick The first hour of Lynn Novick’s