Presented by the Iowa Disability Film Festival in partnership with ReelAbilities

"Should be mandatory viewing for everyone in every court system in this nation."—Marc Fliedner, Disability Rights New York

Presented with open captions and ASL interpreters for introduction and post-screening discussion with Michelle Heinz, Executive Director, Inside Out Reentry Community, Rae Evenond, Sarah Nelson, CEO, CommUnity, Joah Seelos, ICPD, and Emma Nelson

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This is the astounding journey of a deaf and disabled woman who survived incarceration under unimaginable circumstances by a system that refused to accommodate her needs. Together with the help of Kim Law, a blind volunteer life coach who teaches classes to people in prison, and through her art, Michelle is doing the difficult work of unraveling her history—her traumatic childhood and adverse experiences in the criminal justice system. With Kim's support, Michelle is able to realize her own voice and strength, creating a story of redemption and the bonds between women committed to thriving in a broken system, who are forging a path to healing that can only come through facing the truth and communicating it, together.