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Thank you to everyone who came out to Seats at the Table and our panel discussion at the Hampton Roads Social Justice Co...
04/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Seats at the Table and our panel discussion at the Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference.

Such an engaged audience — your questions made the conversation even more meaningful.

Proud to bring this conversation together with Divine Lipscomb, Giovannie Hernandez, and Jesse Crosson — and Christina Schmitt, who uses Seats at the Table with her incarcerated students in Loudoun County, VA, and facilitated so thoughtfully.

Seats at the Table, directed by Chris Farina, follows a remarkable college course created by Dr. Andrew Kaufman, bringing together university students and incarcerated youth through the study of Russian literature.

What begins as separation becomes connection — stereotypes fall away, relationships form, and both groups leave transformed.

This is where impact begins.

Thank you to everyone who came out to Seats at the Table and our panel discussion at the Hampton Roads Social Justice Co...
04/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Seats at the Table and our panel discussion at the Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference.

Such an engaged audience — your questions made the conversation even more meaningful.

Proud to bring this conversation together with Divine Lipscomb, Giovannie Hernandez, and Jesse Crosson — and to Christina Schmitt, who uses Seats at the Table with her incarcerated students in Loudoun County, VA, for facilitating so thoughtfully.

Seats at the Table, directed by Chris Farina, follows a remarkable college course created by Dr. Andrew Kaufman, bringing together university students and incarcerated youth through the study of Russian literature.

What begins as separation becomes connection — stereotypes fall away, relationships form, and both groups leave transformed.

This is where impact begins.

At Listen Out Loud Media, we believe stories change the world — and when women’s voices are heard, communities grow stro...
03/08/2026

At Listen Out Loud Media, we believe stories change the world — and when women’s voices are heard, communities grow stronger, more compassionate, and more just.

Today we celebrate the filmmakers, speakers, educators, and changemakers whose courage and leadership inspire the next generation.

Because when one woman rises, she lifts others with her.

✨ Tag a woman whose voice inspires you.

Today at 1PM EST — join us for a critical conversation on Mental Health and Incarceration.Listen Out Loud Media speakers...
02/20/2026

Today at 1PM EST — join us for a critical conversation on Mental Health and Incarceration.

Listen Out Loud Media speakers Divine Lipscomb and Stacy Burnett will join:

Moderator Jonathan Morgan
Panelist Victoria Scott

for the Stop the Stigma Online Conference — examining the intersection of mental health, incarceration, and public health.

Together, the panel will explore:

• Mental health care inside prisons versus in the public sphere
• Peer support, survival strategies, and collective coping
• How neurodivergence is too often labeled as misconduct
• The tension between institutional security and psychological treatment
• When medication becomes care — and when it becomes a substitute
• What meaningful reform in carceral mental health could actually look like

Mental health inside carceral spaces is not separate from public health. It is a structural issue with real human consequences.

Date: February 20
Time: 1PM EST
Register free: https://lnkd.in/eV-b8D8J

We are proud to see our speakers contributing to national conversations that move policy, education, and public understanding forward.

Jesse Crosson’s debut book THE BEST PART OF PRISON launches March 10 in Charlottesville.An unvarnished, deeply human acc...
02/06/2026

Jesse Crosson’s debut book THE BEST PART OF PRISON launches March 10 in Charlottesville.

An unvarnished, deeply human account of one man’s time in prison — and his unexpected journey toward healing, accountability, and personal transformation.

Now booking campus & community events.

Co-hosted by

Interested in bringing Jesse to your institution?
Link in bio to inquire.

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🏆 AWARD WINNER 🏆Huge congratulations to Director Chris Farina (.films ) and Dr. Andrew Kaufman!SEATS AT THE TABLE just w...
01/25/2026

🏆 AWARD WINNER 🏆
Huge congratulations to Director Chris Farina (.films ) and Dr. Andrew Kaufman!

SEATS AT THE TABLE just won Best Feature Documentary at the 2026 New York Film and Actress Awards.

This powerful film follows a unique college course that brings university students and incarcerated youth together through the study of Russian literature - creating connection, understanding, and transformation through dialogue.

Snowed in this weekend? This is your chance to watch an award-winning documentary that will challenge how you think about education, justice, and second chances.

We are so honored to work with such extraordinary filmmakers and educators. This film, this class, these students is everything education can be.

Free Watch Party Guide included with discussion questions and resources for educators, families, and community groups.

Stream now: DM “SEATS” or link in bio
Book a screening: [email protected]

Snowed in this weekend? Start with this one.Under the Wire - A 28-minute documentary about pronghorn, wide open spaces, ...
01/24/2026

Snowed in this weekend? Start with this one.

Under the Wire - A 28-minute documentary about pronghorn, wide open spaces, and a Wyoming community working together so wildlife can move free.

Brought to you by and director , this is a story about ranchers, conservationists, and neighbors collaborating to modify fence lines so pronghorn and other wildlife can migrate safely.

Here’s why it’s perfect for a snow day:

🦌 Beautiful - Stunning footage of the American West and the wildlife that call it home
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly - Appropriate for elementary age through adults
🎨 Activities included - Free Watch Party Guide with discussion questions, art projects, and even a “cupcake migration bar” activity for kids
🌍 Feel-good story - About collaboration, conservation, and protecting the land for generations to come

This is a film about community, conservation, and land management - and what happens when people work together.

Runtime: 27:40 - short enough to watch, then talk about over hot chocolate.

Stream the film + download the free Watch Party Guide: DM “UNDER THE WIRE” or link in bio

More snow day film recommendations coming all weekend. ❄️

Tomorrow, 1/24/26, Our speaker Jesse Crosson takes the stage at the Justice Summit during Sundance Film Festival’s final...
01/23/2026

Tomorrow, 1/24/26, Our speaker Jesse Crosson takes the stage at the Justice Summit during Sundance Film Festival’s final year in Park City.

Jesse joins Emmy-nominee Natasha Lyonne, national leaders, and justice-impacted changemakers for a day of critical conversations about reentry, fair chance hiring, and criminal justice reform.

“Nothing for us without us: Centering the voices of directly impacted people.”

Jesse’s book - The Best Part of Prison - launches in March. Link in bio to pre-order.

If you’re at or in Park City this weekend, don’t miss this.

📍 Saturday, January 25th | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Park City, UT 🎟️ Free event, suggested $20 donation | Registration required

Link in bio + full registration link in comments below.

How Pomfret School spent MLK Day.Not with a lecture. Not with a video. With real conversation.Our speaker GIOVANNIE HERN...
01/23/2026

How Pomfret School spent MLK Day.

Not with a lecture. Not with a video. With real conversation.

Our speaker GIOVANNIE HERNANDEZ led interactive workshops on Choices, Chances, & Change — challenging students to think critically about the decisions that shape their lives and communities.

This is what MLK Day programming can look like: active, engaging, and rooted in dialogue that actually matters.

Students didn't just sit and listen. They stood, engaged, and wrestled with hard questions about justice, opportunity, and what it means to create change.

Thank you for your commitment to meaningful programming that honors Dr. King's legacy through action, not just remembrance.

Want to bring this to your campus? DM us or link in bio.

From acclaimed director Chris Farina comes the story of a hero’s mission to transform the lives of men battling addictio...
12/04/2025

From acclaimed director Chris Farina comes the story of a hero’s mission to transform the lives of men battling addiction — and the community he built to make it possible.
A Bridge to Life is an exploration of resilience, giving back, triumph over hardship, and a compassionate solution to our country’s addiction crisis.
This powerful film is opening conversations communities urgently need.
Host a Watch Party or bring the film to your school, campus, community, or organization.
Now available on PBS.

WHAT'S YOUR WHY?
Share it below — your story might inspire someone else.

To request the Watch Party Guide and learn more — link in bio.

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