Students at George Washington University’s Institute for Documentary Filmmaking have been awarded the the inaugural Washington Best Film award for their documentary Released to Life. The film follows several recently-released inmates who are seeking to reenter a society that is not inclined to help them rebuild their lives or assist them in staying out of prison.
“We all went into documentary filmmaking because of its power to tackle tough social issues and inspire change,” says Yavar Moghimi, one of the student producers of the film. “This recognition will help spread the film’s ultimate message: that incarcerated people are transitioning back into society more than ever and we need to make sure they are prepared for the struggles that await them.”
The entire film is available for viewing at https://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/released_to_life.