Almost Home: Life After Incarceration

Synopsis

Almost Home is a feature-length documentary that examines the many challenges individuals face when they get released from prison and the positive impact they can have if they are given the tools to succeed.

In the United States, more than 600,000 people return home from incarceration each year, often with little support or stability. For people who live in the shadows of their criminal records, overcoming the extensive legal restrictions and social stigmas is a daunting task. Once released from the prison gates, individuals face staggering rates of unemployment, discrimination, and homelessness. Without the support needed to overcome these devastating barriers, people often return to illegal activities just to survive.

This unique film follows formerly incarcerated students enrolled in an innovative program at a community college in Southern California. Their inspiring stories illustrate how education and support can transform lives, open doors to new careers, heal trauma, and uplift entire families and communities.

Director's Biography

Bill Wisneski Director

Bill Wisneski is an award-winning documentary director, producer, writer, and cinematographer. He has received twenty-six Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards and dozens of other national accolades for his compelling films. His documentaries have been broadcast nationally on PBS and they’ve screened at more than one hundred film festivals throughout the world.