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When released from prison in New York State, ex-convicts are given $40 in “gate money,” and a bus ticket home. Women who have children while incarcerated face an uphill battle to find housing, jobs, and food security for their children when they get out. “My Mother’s House,” a former convent, provides a nurturing home for newly released women and their children until they can get on their feet. The film follows 4 women on their road to independence and the struggles they face. (clip available upon request)
When released from prison in New York State, ex-convicts are given $40 in “gate money,” and a bus ticket home. Women who have children while incarcerated face an uphill battle to find housing, jobs, and food security for their children when they get out. “My Mother’s House,” a former convent, provides a nurturing home for newly released women and their children until they can get on their feet. The film follows 4 women on their road to independence and the struggles they face. (clip available upon request)