Jenny Phillips
Author
Language
English
Description
Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1974
At the age of seven, Jessie continues to experience life like no child should have to.
A disagreement with Jessie's dad (Bert) sees Jessie's mother (Marie) admitted into hospital and Jessie removed from the care of her parents and being placed in a children's home.
Marie fights Bert in court and wins custody. Leaving her new-found friend, Rose, and the home is a bittersweet experience for Jessie.
Following Marie's...
Publisher
Bayview Entertainment
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Building on the success of their award-winning documentary The Dhamma Brothers, filmmakers Bestor Cram, Jenny Phillips and Andrew Kukura have teamed up once again to highlight one of the most critical issues in the national debate over criminal justice reform: the flood of prisoners returning to our communities without the guidance and support needed for a successful transition back to society. Too often, prison reentry becomes a setup for failure...
Author
Language
English
Description
Beyond the Wall follows five formerly incarcerated men who are attempting to rebuild their lives on the outside with little support from our criminal justice system. Through personal stories of reentry-including relapse, recovery and redemption, Beyond the Wall puts a human face on the social, economic and emotional barriers encountered by returning citizens, their families and their communities.
