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“Conducting Hope promotes debate about the purpose of prison and challenges students to think about more innovative and restorative alternatives to the traditional ‘lock ‘em up’ approach to criminal justice."
Stacy Lee Burns, Professor of Sociology, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
"Inspiring...suggested for larger collections, including colleges and universities serving music-therapy, arts, and criminal-justice students." Booklist
"Conducting Hope depicts a very important program at work in Kansas’ correctional system. The film is a very rare opportunity for people to educate themselves about our prison system, and the human beings that are within our prisons’ walls."
Alex M. Holsinger, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology, University of Missouri – Kansas City
“Heart-warming...Conducting Hope illustrates the fact that as humans, yes, we can impart hope in prisons and others in challenging contexts through the powerful medium of group singing.”
Mary L. Cohen, Ph.D., Area Head, Music Education, University of Iowa School of Music
"Engaging...should find a receptive audience in libraries..."
Library Journal
Stacy Lee Burns, Professor of Sociology, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
"Inspiring...suggested for larger collections, including colleges and universities serving music-therapy, arts, and criminal-justice students." Booklist
"Conducting Hope depicts a very important program at work in Kansas’ correctional system. The film is a very rare opportunity for people to educate themselves about our prison system, and the human beings that are within our prisons’ walls."
Alex M. Holsinger, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology, University of Missouri – Kansas City
“Heart-warming...Conducting Hope illustrates the fact that as humans, yes, we can impart hope in prisons and others in challenging contexts through the powerful medium of group singing.”
Mary L. Cohen, Ph.D., Area Head, Music Education, University of Iowa School of Music
"Engaging...should find a receptive audience in libraries..."
Library Journal
Director: Margie Friedman
DVDCAT#:
PRDVD2735(University/Institutions)
PRDVD2738(Library)
PRDVD2740(K-12)
Runtime: 57 min.
Rating: NR
Language: English
Production Year: 2013
Public Performance Rights Licensing:
Universities/Institutions starting at $250
Public Libraries/Associations at $175
K-12/Correctional Institutions at $125
Other Organizations & Institutions please contact info@passionriver.com for a quote
DVDCAT#:
PRDVD2735(University/Institutions)
PRDVD2738(Library)
PRDVD2740(K-12)
Runtime: 57 min.
Rating: NR
Language: English
Production Year: 2013
Public Performance Rights Licensing:
Universities/Institutions starting at $250
Public Libraries/Associations at $175
K-12/Correctional Institutions at $125
Other Organizations & Institutions please contact info@passionriver.com for a quote
Genre: Documentary, Sociology, Music, Crime, PBS
Synopsis: CONDUCTING HOPE follows the East Hills Singers–inmates at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas– as they prepare for an upcoming concert and travel outside prison walls to perform before hundreds of people including their families. They sing everything from rap to classical choir music and for choir director, Kirk Carson, it’s a daunting task since most have never sung in a choir before.
The film focuses on four inmates sentenced for murder, drug manufacturing, theft and sexual offense. It also introduces two former inmates who continue to sing with the choir along with other community volunteers. For them, the choir has served as a lifeline while transitioning back to “the outside.” The men are amazingly candid, sharing intimate feelings and at times, even humor, exposing sides of the incarcerated seldom seen.
This transformative musical experience provides support, builds self-esteem, teaches critical life skills such as teamwork and most important, gives hope.
The film raises important questions about the high rate of recidivism and how programs like the East Hills Singers can make a difference. Clearly, there are no easy solutions to this complex issue but these men are going to be released at some point so question is: will they be better prepared thanks to the power of music?
Synopsis: CONDUCTING HOPE follows the East Hills Singers–inmates at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas– as they prepare for an upcoming concert and travel outside prison walls to perform before hundreds of people including their families. They sing everything from rap to classical choir music and for choir director, Kirk Carson, it’s a daunting task since most have never sung in a choir before.
The film focuses on four inmates sentenced for murder, drug manufacturing, theft and sexual offense. It also introduces two former inmates who continue to sing with the choir along with other community volunteers. For them, the choir has served as a lifeline while transitioning back to “the outside.” The men are amazingly candid, sharing intimate feelings and at times, even humor, exposing sides of the incarcerated seldom seen.
This transformative musical experience provides support, builds self-esteem, teaches critical life skills such as teamwork and most important, gives hope.
The film raises important questions about the high rate of recidivism and how programs like the East Hills Singers can make a difference. Clearly, there are no easy solutions to this complex issue but these men are going to be released at some point so question is: will they be better prepared thanks to the power of music?
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