A Story about an African American mother, convicted and on the verge of prison, asks for one last chance to see her kids
Please join Narrowing the Front Door for a screening of Never Can Say Goodbye.
Time & Link
Apr 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The New School, The Bob and Sheila Hoerl, 63 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
About the event
The short film, Never Can Say Goodbye, explores themes of family policing, motherhood, the legal system, poverty and family separation. The film is a story about the strength and self-determination of a mother and her fight to stay together with her children.
Following the short film there will be a conversation with Joyce McMillan, founder and Executive Director of JMACforFamilies and Chris Grant, Producer, Writer, and Director of Never Can Say Goodbye. They will discuss the film and the trauma caused by family separation. After the conversation, there will be a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Joyce McMillan, founder and executive director of JMACforFamilies
Chris Grant, Producer, Writer, and Director