The injustice of solitary confinement and the transformative power of art are explored in Herman's House, a new feature documentary from first-time director Angad Singh Bhalla. Join the ACLU of Maine on Wednesday, April 24 at Space Gallery in Portland for a screening of this fascinating film!
Herman's House follows the unlikely friendship between visual artist Jackie Sumell and Herman Wallace, one of America's most famous inmates, as they collaborate on an unprecedented - and widely acclaimed - art installation. The screening will be followed by a live video Q&A with Sumell.
To learn more about the film and buy tickets, go here.
To learn more about the ACLU of Maine's work to reduce the use of solitary, go here.
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