I was very glad to see the issues covered in our first short film "The Path to Prison" given so much attention in recent weeks with the release of an NAACP report called "Misplaced Priorities: Under Educate, Over Incarcerate." It's amazing how consciousness evolves around issues at the same time; we had no clue this report by such a prominent organization was forthcoming when we made "The Path to Prison."
A very interesting mix of groups and individuals is stepping up to fight the unjust practice of, essentially, ensuring so many American citizens (especiallly African-American men) are pushed on to the path to prison. From an education reform perspective, this is the story behind the story.