Inthrive Film Festival-Stories from Reentry
About this Event
Stories from Reentry: A Free Documentary Event
True freedom isn't found just by walking out the Pr*son gates—sometimes, it's waiting in the passenger seat of Freddie Nole's car.
Join us for a powerful evening of film and conversation exploring the raw, human realities of life after incarceration. Stories from Reentry is a free event centering on the deeply moving journey of one man who is changing lives, one ride at a time.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, October 1
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: VCU's Harris Hall 101
- Admission: 100% Free
Featured Screening: The Second Life of Freddie Nole
When Freddie Nole drives to meet a newly released citizen, he isn’t just offering a ride home—he is offering unconditional support and a tangible path to permanent freedom. This intimate, vérité short documentary unfolds over the course of a single, transformative day. Part road trip, part buddy movie, the film follows the magnetic, compassionate Freddie as he guides a newly freed man through his overwhelming first steps back into society.
As you witness Freddie's quiet acts of generosity, a breathtaking revelation unfolds: this warm, affable grandfather spent 50 years behind bars for a mistake he made at 17. Having made this life-changing drive over sixty times to mentor men who are now defying national recidivism rates, Freddie's relentless return to those same Pr*son doors isn't a tragic reminder of what he lost, but a triumphant reclamation of what he survived.
Exclusive Post-Screening Conversation
Don't just watch the story—meet the people living it. Following the screening, Dr. Dave Coogan will moderate a profound, in-person discussion featuring the documentary's star, Freddie Nole, alongside men featured in the book After J*il Before Freedom.
Come be part of this unforgettable night of resilience, redemption, and community connection.
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