Join the free screening and panel discussion of Behind the Wall: Where live are impacted daily, and humanity is checked at the door.
When: Friday, December 1 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Pacific Unitarian Universalist Church
Henriksen Hall
5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275
“Behind the Wall” explores the human cost of maintaining order in an environment that is systemically dehumanizing.
This 21-minute film addresses a major problem in our nation’s jails and prisons that few are talking about: how the trauma-rich correctional system impacts the lives of so many, including the correctional officers who work to enforce public correctional policies behind the wall, as well as the incarcerated. In order to create meaningful and transformative systemic change in our nation’s criminal justice system, we need to move further than the typical “us against them” thinking and begin the conversation with all those who are affected. “Behind the Wall” explores the human cost of maintaining order in an environment that is systemically dehumanizing.
Let’s begin the conversation.
A panel discussion will follow the screening with the filmmakers , executive producers, and participants of the film.
Panelists:
- Karen Lischinsky brings years of experience in trauma healing in working with incarcerated men and women, police officers, correctional officers, formerly incarcerated and survivors of violent crimes. She facilitates groups in and out of prison on issues of domestic violence,racism, sexism, homophobia and classism. Her work cultivates
- Bill Farrell is a Correction Officer and Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Officer for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Dept in Boston. Officer Farrell works in recovery with the employees and the incarcerated.
- Stephen B. Walker, Director of Correctional Health at the California Correctional Peace Officers Association and podcast host of Reason 55, is a vanguard in justice reform and wellness. His 30+ years of advocacy, from the California Youth Authority to governmental affairs, reflect his commitment to enhancing correctional health and systemic
- Leslie Neale, and her films are recognized worldwide for their emotionally gripping look into the world of crime and justice. With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry – on both sides of the camera – her company, Chance Films, takes a socially active role through film with a particular passion to tell stories that promote
- Paul Westmacott is the owner and founder of Paradigm Pictures which has produced projects for Netflix, Discovery, HBO, and ESPN. Paul was an editor for the very first Season of Survivor and the award-winning films “Juvies” and “Unlikely Friends” which are considered influential in the continual change that has been directed toward our prison system in the United States.
