Poetic Justice Project

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Documentary by Matthew Evens

This film takes a powerful and in-depth look at a California theater company called Poetic Justice Project, which is comprised of formerly incarcerated writers, artists, musicians and actors who perform original plays that examine the topics of crime, punishment, and redemption

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Planet Of Love

When a misfired alien from the Planet of Love lands in the middle of a prison yard show, he thinks he's in Heaven and the inmates are angels. Hilarity ensues in this comedy that shows prison like you've never seen it.

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We are actors, poets, singers, writers, and artists. Here are our stories.

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Your gift can help us unlock hearts and minds with bold, original theatre. Poetic Justice Project offers formerly incarcerated people the intense experience of artistic creation and theatre performance as a powerful way to contribute to their communities.

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Of Mice and Men, Salinas: Absolutely brilliant.
Off The Hook, Redding: This cannot stop. Keep it going. The world is listening.
Women Behind the Walls, Lompoc: Beautiful, heartfelt performances, beautiful. I tell everyone I know about Poetic Justice Project.
Women Behind the Walls, Chico: Absolutely the best piece on women in prison I have seen.
Of Mice and Men, Arroyo Grande: It touched the depth of my being.
Off The Hook, Redding: One of my most favorite dramatic experiences to date.
Off The Hook, Bakersfield: EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! I loved every moment!
Women Behind the Walls,Chico: Made me cry.
Women Behind the Walls, Arroyo Grande: It was breathtaking.
Of Mice and Men, Arroyo Grande: I have seen this play in several versions, even the opera. This is the first time I cried.
Off The Hook, Fresno: U.S. Department of Justice needs to see this!
Women Behind the Walls, SLO County Jail Womens Honor Farm: You made me laugh, cry, surprised me. Thank you for thinking of us!
Of Mice and Men, Salinas: I think John Steinbeck would be proud that this unique group of individuals brought Of Mice and Men to new life.
Women Behind the Walls, Chico: I am surprised by how emotional I became.
Off The Hook, San Luis Obispo: Amazing acting ability. Very believable.
Off The Hook, Belmont: This was powerful. I am at a loss for words.
Off The Hook, Sacramento: Surprised by the beauty in the revelation of prison life.
Of Mice and Men, Salinas: This was the highlight of the Festival. It was better than the musicals I saw on Broadway this summer.
Women Behind the Walls, SLO County Jail Womens Honor Farm: I am speechless. Thank you again.
Of Mice and Men, Arroyo Grande: An amazing, incredibly moving night of theatre.
Off The Hook, Pioneer High School, Redding: I really admire the men who have turned their lives around, how they have found beauty in everything.
Women Behind the Walls, Alcatraz: A totally wonderful, moving experience

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Documentary by Matthew Evens

Planet Of Love

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Past Productions

Of Mice and Men

Off The Hook

Women Behind the Walls