
In partnershp with People, Inc, Virginia CARES, and Applshop we're returning to Central Appalachia with an expanded three day festival covering Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky!
Come and be challenged, inspired, and motivated to take action!













In partnership with Virginia CARES & People, INC, Inthrive Film Festival returns to Abingdon on March 27 & 28 for two days of films, panelists, artists, and community partners who have survived incarceration and gone on to thrive!
Then on March 29 we're in Whitesburg, KY, with Applshop for an afternoon of films focused highlighting Eastern Kentucky and an oppourtunity for the community to come together to celebrate what's possible after incarceration.

Be moved by films from incarceration survivors. Be inspired by spoken word performed by people still behind bars. Hear filmmakers share how they went from behind bars to behind the camera. Meet entrepreneurs who have changed their lives and are now pillars of their community. Meet incarceration survivors who are now changing policy at the local and national level by sharing their stories and using their talents.


Located at 1 Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, the SWVA Higher Ed Center has ample free parking.
To access the auditorium enter through the door at the left end of the wall of windows from the main entrance.

91 Madison St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
More details coming soon!












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