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Opening Night Celebration - Mothers of Bedford and Books to Prisoners 40th Anniversary
A celebration of the 40th anniversary of Books to Prisoners, October 10, 5-8 pm, with a screening of Mothers of Bedford, about incarcerated mothers in New York state, at the Market Theatre in Pike Place Market.
Mothers of Bedford (90 min.)
Director: Jenifer McShane
Is it possible to become a better mother while serving time in a maximum security prison? Mothers of Bedford, a feature length documentary, follows five women incarcerated in the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and looks at their lives through the lens of motherhood.
The film examines the struggles and joys these five women face as prisoners and mothers. It shows the normal frustrations of parenting as well as the surreal experiences of a child's first birthday party inside prison, the cell that child lives in with her mother, and the biggest celebration of the year, Mother's Day in prison!
Books to Prisoners
Founded in 1973 Books To Prisoners (BTP) is a Seattle-based, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that sends books to prisoners in the United States. BTP believes that books are tools for learning and opening minds to new ideas and possibilities. By sending books to prisoners, we hope to foster a love of reading and encourage the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.
Founded in the early 1970s and sponsored by Left Bank Books, BTP receives 1,200 to 1,300 requests for books each month. Volunteers work two evenings a week opening letters, finding books in our collection that correspond to the request, and wrapping and mailing parcels. As one of the largest prison book projects in the country, BTP works in conjunction with other agencies that support prisoner literacy and promote social justice.
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LocationMarket Theater (View)
1428 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
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