Discussion Guide — SKIFF MOUNTAIN FILMS

“ ‘College Behind Bars’ isn’t just an important, educational call to arms. The doc is also a moving portrait of individuals determined to defy the odds and build a better future for themselves.”

- Laura Berger, Ms. Magazine

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“#CollegeBehindBarsPBS is perhaps one of the best documentaries that I’ve seen about criminal justice in the past 5 years. I thought it was incredibly well done in all ways. It premieres on Monday 9/8. 2 parts. 4 hours.”

- Deray Mckesson

“Had the privilege to finally watch #CollegeBeyondBars and just wow. We must continue to show the intelligence that is trapped behind walls. Imagine a world where adequate education is possible for all before people get tangled up in the cj system.”

- Jordan Perry, Podcast Host

“Watching College Behind Bars with my final year students to inspire them to do more in their quest for education. The film has left them very attentive and in tears. Great documentary @LynnNovick @KenBurns @sbotstein”

- Mr. Akwei, Ghana Africa

“I teach people sentenced to death in #prison as teens. No one loves #books more than people in prison. You’ll know what I mean within the 1st five minutes of Ken Burn’s inspiring, engaging documentary #Collegebehindbars.”

- Jill Piggot, New Brunswick, Canada

“#Collegebehindbars on #Netflix is so beautiful to watch. Painful but also filled with so much hope and pride. 5 stars!”

- Aus’Keneilwe, Johannesburg, South Africa

" ‘College Behind Bars’ is beautifully executed. It is engaging, masterfully shot, and hopeful. Also they have us get to know the people they follow before we learn of their crimes. They are not their mistakes. Watch this immediately. “

- Kate Gaffney, Los Angeles, CA

“Rodney J Jones’ afterword on part four of “College behind Bars” on Netflix is so relevant for this time that America is going through.”

- Itwo, South Africa

“#CollegeBehindBars is one of the most beautiful displays I have ever seen of the transformative power of education. Truly inspired by and the men and women that dedicate themselves so fully to its programs.”

- Amanda Klien, Columbus OH

“This series demonstrates not only growth, perseverance, and compassion, but also the transformative power of education. We must honor all of our students and meet them where they are/end.”

- Dr. Academic Batgirl, Canada

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