WORLD PREMIERE The men behind the prison walls of Sing Sing Correctional Facility find a much-needed outlet in Beyond the Block, a TED-style public speaking symposium. Conceived and developed by an incarcerated planning committee, the event allows participants to explore their humanity in otherwise adverse circumstances. Beyond follows the presenters, from auditions to triumphant moments on stage, as they express their truths in front of an audience of policy-makers, prison officials, and loved ones. - Brandon Harrison
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors/co-producers Asia Johnson and Michael Kleiman, and film participants Judge Leticia Ramirez and James Torres.
The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors/producers Asia Johnson and Michael Kleiman, co-producer Sean Pica, and film participant James Torres.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.