Freedom Education Project Puget Sound
College in Women’s Prison
This short film showcases the profound impact of the Freedom Education Project Puget Sound (FEPPS) through the voices of incarcerated students and their educators. The narrative explores how higher education serves as a vehicle for rehabilitation, documenting how the program breaks generational cycles of incarceration by fostering self-esteem, credibility, and academic achievement. By centering the lived experiences of these women, the film illustrates the revolutionary power of providing educational pathways to those within the prison system to ensure they return to society as changed and inspired citizens. This video went on to have a short film festival run in 2018-2019.
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Pathways After Prison
Exploring the critical transition from incarceration to community, this shot film highlights FEPPS’ role in fostering post-release success. The narrative follows alumnae like Melissa and Janie as they navigate higher education at institutions like the University of Washington and Evergreen State College, illustrating how academic support offsets the challenges of the first 90 days of re-entry. By documenting the shift from "just a paycheck" to a life of purpose and advocacy, this story demonstrates how educational equity builds the resiliency needed to challenge systemic barriers and create lasting change.