College Behind Bars

Overview

"College Behind Bars" delves into the life-changing impact of education as it follows a group of twelve incarcerated individuals striving to obtain college degrees. Set against the backdrop of one of the nation's toughest prison education programs, the series highlights their journeys towards personal redemption and new opportunities. Through their challenges and triumphs, viewers witness the profound potential of learning to reshape lives and foster hope in even the most difficult circumstances.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Part 1: 'No One Ever Taught Me Any of That.'

  In New York State, incarcerated individuals are welcomed into the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI), renowned for being one of the toughest college program...

  Nov 25, 2019
• 2
  

  Part 2: 'I'm Trying to Get Home to My Family, Too.'

  Title: Part 2: 'I’m Striving to Reunite with My Loved Ones, Too.' Plot: Sebastian, Dyjuan, and Tamara contemplate the tough realities of their earl...

  Nov 25, 2019
• 3
  

  Part 3: 'Every Single Word Matters'

  The debate team prepares to go head-to-head with their rivals from West Point. Meanwhile, Rodney, Sebastian, and Giovannie dive into their senior proj...

  Nov 26, 2019
• 4
  

  Part 4: ' Home is a Work in Progress'

  The debate union takes on Harvard in a fierce competition. As Rodney and Sebastian wrap up their extensive 100-page senior projects for faculty evalua...

  Nov 26, 2019