In a divided America, progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones controversially works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to the addiction crisis. Attempting to be a bridge builder in a time of extreme polarization takes Van and a coalition of unlikely allies deep into the inner workings of a divisive administration, internal debates within both parties, and the lives of frontline activists fighting for their communities. (Brandon Kramer, 2021, USA, 1:30, NR).
Before the film, listen to Motus Theater JustUs monologist Juaquin Mobley present his monologue entitled, “Unhireable.” Pedro Silva, from Younify, will be presenting the introduction and an original song.
Panel discussion after screening provided by these community partners: Community Works, Motus Theater, Younify, Realness Project.