First degree /
Nationwide, nearly half of released inmates return to prison within 5 years. First Degree takes viewers inside Sing Sing Prison, one of the nation's most infamous maximum-security prisons, and presents a remarkable program that has dropped the recidivism rate to under 2%. Mercy College has pa...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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Palisades, NY :
Public Policy Productions,
2015.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Nationwide, nearly half of released inmates return to prison within 5 years. First Degree takes viewers inside Sing Sing Prison, one of the nation's most infamous maximum-security prisons, and presents a remarkable program that has dropped the recidivism rate to under 2%. Mercy College has partnered with the prison to provide an opportunity for inmates to earn a college degree, and with it, an entirely new life upon release. This inspiring documentary introduces us to the inmates who are actively choosing to change their life paths by participating in the college program, including convicted murderers and gang members who have now become role models for other inmates. First Degree shows how the diploma these men earn is far more than just a piece of paper; it is a second chance at life itself. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed April 03, 2017). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (25 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:24:43 |
| Awards: | Won 2015 Tiburon International Film Festival Golden Reel Award, Best Short Won 2015 Worldfest-Houston Remi Gold Award, Social/Economic Issues Won 2015 Ojai Film Festival, Best Documentary Short |