Announcements
Film Screening: "Apart"
March 1, 2022
Join us for a viewing of the documentary "Apart", which follows three unforgettable mothers incarcerated in Ohio as they prepare to return home from prison to rebuild their lives.
Ohio has one of the largest populations of women in prison, and this year, incarceration will separate approximately 1.6 million children from their mothers across the U.S. The documentary Apart follows three unforgettable mothers incarcerated in Ohio — Tomika, Lydia, and Amanda — on their journey to re-enter society and reunite with their children. Their stories overlap at the Chopping for Change workforce development program, run by Malika Kidd, an advocate who was formerly incarcerated in the same prison.
We will be joined by one of the women featured in the film. She will give updates on her transition back into the community and will be able to answer other questions. This is an exciting opportunity that was brought to us through our collaboration with Writers in Residence (WIR). Zachary Thomas, the Executive Director of WIR, will also join us to give updates on Heidelberg's involvement with WIR. We are currently in our fifth semester of WIR, which is a writing workshop with incarcerated youth, that is led by Heidelberg students.
Documentary viewing and conversation with an individual featured in the film:
When: March 31, 2022 from 6-8 pm
Where: Herbster Chapel (Pfleiderer)
