Starting in 1 Hour | Film Screening: ‘The 50’

Join CAP for a screening of "The 50" a documentary film about a groundbreaking mental health program in a California prison, told by the program’s first 50 participants. Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( Watch live this evening! Film Screening: 'The 50' A documentary film about a groundbreaking mental health program in a California prison, told by the program’s first 50 participants. The film will be followed by a discussion with the film's director and subjects. April 30, 2024 CAP Online | After registering, stream "The 50" Anytime 5:00 PM - 11:59 p.m. ET [Register to attend]( Introductory Remarks [William Roberts]( Senior Vice President of Rights and Justice, Center for American Progress panelists [Brenton Geiser]( Director, "The 50" [Sol Irving]( Co-Founder, Offender Mentor Certification Program [Al Roensch]( Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor Moderator [Akua Amaning]( Director of Criminal Justice Reform, Center for American Progress Register to join the Center for American Progress’ [Reel Progress]( program for a screening of “[The 50]( this evening! This impactful documentary tells the story of a groundbreaking mental health program in a California prison that showed remarkable results in combating recidivism, told intimately through the lens of the program’s first 50 participants. A deeply moving exploration into trauma, healing, and redemption, “The 50” spotlights a group of unlikely heroes and their extraordinary transformations— illuminating timely issues of social justice, prison reform, mental health, and addiction. This award-winning film highlights some of the many efforts states are making to support directly impacted people as they strive toward a second chance at rebuilding their lives after time spent in the system. Watch the [trailer for the film here](. The film will be followed by a discussion moderated by Akua Amaning, director of Criminal Justice Reform at CAP, that features Brenton Gieser, director of “The 50”; Sol Irving, co-founder of the Offender Mentor Certification Program; and one of the subjects of the film, Al Roensch, a certified drug and alcohol counselor. They will discuss the film and the impact of the Offender Mentor Certification Program on criminal justice reform. April 30, 2024 CAP Online | After registering, stream "The 50" Any time 5:00 PM - 11:59 p.m. ET [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences or Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]