The Inside Vision film series brings the world to those inside prison walls

“For film programmer Jon Courtney, a lifetime of matching Maine audiences to just the right movies has found a new and unexpected audience. Working with the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC) for the past several years, Courtney has used his skills to serve one of the most underserved and vulnerable populations in our state: those incarcerated in Maine’s prisons and jails.

Creating the Inside Vision film series has allowed Courtney to bring films and guest speakers into prisons with an eye toward the unique needs and interests of the incarcerated. It’s an ambitious pursuit, one that connects Courtney’s passion for film with his equally passionate advocacy for those behind bars.”

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Photo credit: A still image from the film “Songs From the Hole.” Photo courtesy of Amanda Austin (Portland Press Herald)