Welcome to Inthrive Film Festival: FXBG
Join us on September 17 as we showcase the voices and talents of incarceration survivors. In partnership with People, Inc, Fail Safe ERA, The Humanization Project, and the University of Mary Washington we will be hosting an afternoon and evening of film and conversation centered on the authentic experiences of people impacted by incarceration.
Come and be challenged, inspired, and motivated to take action!
FILMS
Join us at the university of Mary Washington
Why attend?
Come be a part of the community of incarceration survivors, advocates, allies, and friends that are working to remove barriers to successful reentry!
Experience powerful films, meet fascinating people, and get connected with organizations working in the Fredericksburg area.
What to expect
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.
Festival Schedule
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
All events are at the University of Mary Washington's University Center Ballroom
1PM - The Incarceration Experience
Two Wolves
On Beyond Fences
Cellblocks to Mountain Tops
2PM - The Power of Advocacy
Against Incarceration Reality Shows
Little April
Conversation with Natasha White (Interfaith Action for Human Rights)
3PM - The Reentry Struggle
A Bridge to Life
Finding the Light
Conversation with local reentry professionals
Dinner Break
6PM - The Power of Community
What These Walls Won't Hold
Conversation with mothers of justice impacted youth
7:30pm - From Incarceration to Thriving
Being Free
Conversation with local incarceration survivors
Event ends @ 9pm
Getting to the Festival
University of Mary Washington
University Center Ballroom
Parking & transit details coming soon
We thank our Sponsors:
We're grateful for our National & Virginia Partners:
Meet our Fredericksburg Planning Partners
