Film Screening and Workshop at Cornell University
5/15/2024
REPOST:
The workshop and screening event led by Multidisciplinary Visual Artist and Journalist Isaac I. Scott on Saturday, March 23, offered a transformative exploration of arts engagement for justice and economic empowerment. Attendees engaged in an immersive experience that transcended traditional boundaries, delving into evidence-based interventions and innovative approaches for fostering justice and economic empowerment through art. Scott's expertise in leading arts sessions and his emphasis on listening, avoiding retraumatization, and decompression activities resonated deeply with participants, highlighting the power of arts in carceral settings. The screening of BEFORE TIME / AFTER TIME further showcased the transformative potential of art, as formerly incarcerated individuals shared poignant poetry and letters grappling with their pasts. Through art, they confronted their mistakes, asked for forgiveness, and revealed their humanity, challenging traditional narratives of irredeemability. As attendees reflected on envisioning a world without jails, prisons, or punishment, they were reminded of the power of art to transcend physical and mental confines, inspiring dreams of a more compassionate and equitable future.
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