SYNOPSIS
Witness the extraordinary journey of incarcerated individuals at Garden State Correctional Facility, guided by dedicated music teacher Dante Coluccio. As the prison band prepares for an upcoming concert, the film intimately follows lead singer Ben, a man serving a twelve-year sentence, whose impending release forces him to confront the bonds forged with his bandmates, now akin to brothers. Through Ben's story, the documentary illuminates the profound impact of musical education within prison walls, revealing how it imparts not just musical prowess, but also rehabilitates through vital life skills of teamwork and unwavering dedication.
Director: Chris Carden
Language: English
Duration: 23 MINS
Year: 2023
Genre: DOCUMENTARY
FILM DETAILS
Date: Sunday - October 20, 2024
Time: 1:25 PM​
Venue: Plainfield Highschool
950 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
SCREENING DETAILS
About the Director
Chris Carden has leveraged a wealth of experience as a former top market broadcast journalist (KYW-TV, Philadelphia) and filmmaker. With a multifaceted skill set that includes directing, photography, camera operation, producing, writing, and editing, and as the founder of Csquared Media, LLC., a New Jersey-based production company, Carden has shaped his career as an award-winning creator of both narrative and documentary works.
Carden's journey into the spotlight began with the short film "Redemption," a narrative piece that secured second place at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Silver Screen Inspiration Short Film Contest in 2014. The film garnered praise for its originality, earning acclaim from none other than Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley.