AF-Atlanta: “First Week Out”: Short Film and Panel on Prisoner Re-entry

Join the AF-Atlanta chapter on Wednesday, February 16 from 7-10 p.m. for a private film screening of “First Week Out” by Iron Light Labs followed by a panel discussion with Eric Cochling, the Chief Program Officer at the Georgia Center for Opportunity and a slate of speakers to be announced soon.

FIRST WEEK OUT is a short documentary (21 minutes) that follows Larry’s pivotal first week of freedom. Follow Larry in his first week out as he tries to make sense of his past, navigates life in a re-entry home, reunites with an old prison friend, applies for a job, meets with a new mentor, and forges a path forward.

Research has shown that the first week out of prison for formerly incarcerated men and women will define their future success or failure. After serving their sentences, it is vital for individuals to have an opportunity to become a functioning member of society.

Every week there are more than 10,000 people in America like Larry experiencing their first week out of prison. Within three years, two out of three won’t make it and will end up back in prison. At this event, we want to tell Larry’s story to encourage our attendees to join the thousands of people and organizations across the country helping individuals like Larry beat the odds.

Questions? Contact Nico at atlanta@americasfuture.org.