Cohort One

Friday November 6, 6:00 PM
The Confluence (750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary)
Upper Barracks

Documentary Feature | 51 Min
Language: English | Subtitles: English
Genre: Restorative Justice, Education

Three formerly incarcerated men, transformed through education and restorative justice, journey from prison cells to campus classrooms as they rebuild their lives on the outside while pursuing a college degree.

Director: Susan Young
Country: United States

Post-film discussion at 7:00 PM, hosted by Doug King (Professor of Criminal Justice, Mount Royal University) and Katelyn Lucas (Executive Director, Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary)

Film Sponsor: Grant-Ease AI

BE EARLY! CJFF is entirely free, so we open a few extra spots to make sure our seats are full. Registration does not guarantee a seat, so please arrive early. Seating is first come, first served!

Film and schedule information: https://justicefilmfestival.ca/cjff-2026-films

As we gather for stories that inspire change, let’s also help create it. If you’re able, please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Calgary Food Bank.