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Songs from the Hole

Join us at Christopher Newport Univeristy!

Why attend?

In partnership with Christopher Newport University's Center for Crime, Equity, and Justice Research and Policy Inthrive Film Festival is a day full of films, panelists, artists, and community partners who have survived incarceration and gone on to thrive!

 

Come be a part of the community of incarceration survivors, advocates, allies, and friends that are working to remove barriers to successful reentry!

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. 

Pre-order your INTHRIVE t-shirt!

Made by incarceration survivors, these t-shirts are the stylish way to show your support for the Inthrive Film Festival and incarceration survivors. 

Preorder your t-shirt today to  guarantee  you can get your size and color at the festival!

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Festival Schedule

Saturday, February 1

11:00 AM Doors Open-visit with community partners


Noon Opening Remarks


12:30 PM Shorts on the Incarceration Experience

Cell Blocks to Mountain Tops: Restorative Justice & An Act of Mercy

From Pen to Paper

On Beyond Fences 


Break


1:30 PM What These Walls Won't Hold

2:10 PM Panel: The Power of Friendship 


Break


2:55 PM Transformation

Little April

3:05 PM Panel: From Incarceration to Thriving 


Break


3:55 PM Being Free


Dinner Break


6:30 PM Songs From The Hole

Getting to the Inthrive Film Festival

Gaines Theater

The Gaines Theater is located in the Freeman Center on the campus of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. The main entrance is on the southwest side of the buidling, the side facing the main campus and opposite of Warwick Blvd.


You can use the map below to get driving and public transit directions.

Where to park

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