Stolen Lives: Film and Panel at The Barrow Mansion

Venue: 83 Wayne St, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

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Date: May 5, 2026

Doors Open: 7:00 PM (PST)

Film begins: 7:15 PM (PST)

Panel Discussion: 8:45(PST)

Join us for an impactful event at the Barrow Mansion as we screen the powerful documentary Stolen Lives. This event highlights the vital work of The Sunny Center Foundation, the only operating transitional housing facility for returning citizens who have faced injustice. Your support helps promote justice, rehabilitation, and new beginnings for those rebuilding their lives.

Be prepared to be moved by the stories shared, the lives changed, and inspired to make a difference.

Please donate to the fundraiser here.

Stolen Lives is the compelling documentary of Sunny Jacobs and Peter Pringle, the only known couple in the world to have been sentenced to death, accused of killing police officers, exonerated, and subsequently married. Their extraordinary life stories defy imagination and exemplify resilience, justice, and the transformative power of forgiveness.

This remarkable account follows Sunny Jacobs from the United States and Peter Pringle from Ireland, both of whom endured decades of wrongful imprisonment. Sunny spent 17 years on death row in the U.S., while Peter was the last person sentenced to capital punishment in Ireland in 1980, serving 15 years before their exoneration. Each was accused of separate incidents, Sunny on a Florida highway during a routine traffic stop, and Peter during a bank robbery in Ballaghadereen, County Roscommon.

Their paths crossed when Sunny was speaking out against the death penalty during a tour in Ireland, marking the beginning of a profound partnership. Their collaboration led to the founding of The Sunny Center Foundation which includesThe Sunny Healing Center in Ireland and The Sunny Living Center in Tampa, FL — both programs serve as beacons of hope for those who leave Pr*son burdened by trauma and injustice.

The work of Sunny and Peter is rooted in love, forgiveness, and hope. They devoted their lives to supporting other returning citizens who have faced injustice, many of whom, like Robert Du Boise (37 years on death row), Tony Kelly (31 years), and Clemente Aguirre Jarquin (17 years), have been exonerated after suffering unimaginable injustices. Their stories shed light on critical issues of wrongful convictions, systemic flaws, and the profound impact of community and the importance of access to housing and reentry resources.

Tragically, Peter Pringle passed away two years ago, and Sunny Jacobs recently lost her life in a devastating house fire in June 2025, along with her dedicated carer, Kevin Kelly. Their passing marks a profound loss for the justice and advocacy communities. Their legacy of love, resilience, and activism will continue to inspire efforts worldwide.

The Sunny Healing Center in Ireland, a vital part of this legacy, will need to be rebuilt and the program redesigned to carry on their healing work. Additionally, efforts are underway to expand the re-entry program at The Sunny Living Center in Tampa, Florida, ensuring continued re-entry support for those emerging from wrongful detention.

Their lives—and their relentless pursuit of justice—highlight the importance of compassion, perseverance, and the ongoing fight against injustice. Stolen Lives ultimately demonstrates the incredible capacity of the human spirit to overcome adversity, offering vital insights into legal reform, trauma recovery, and the power of forgiveness. Their stories serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of compassion and justice in shaping a more equitable world.

ABOUT THE HOSTS: The Barrow Mansion is entrusted to the Barrow Mansion Development Corporation (BMDC), whose mission is to restore, preserve, and operate the Barrow Mansion, which includes promoting its use as a community center.

As a community center, the Barrow Mansion is committed to being a place that welcomes people and organizations from all areas of Jersey City. We actively work to elevate local artists, musicians, and other performers who live in and around Jersey City. We strive to collaborate with individuals and organizations in Jersey City and Hudson County who embody ethics of kindness, inclusivity, and empowerment. We aim to be a place of service, where people can find support and healing through 12-step meetings and recovery support groups.

We believe the Barrow Mansion is a unique asset to Jersey City, not only due to its age and history, but because it is a place where a large and diverse population have found education, elevation, joy, and healing.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION COMPANY:

Bangbangteo is an independent documentary production company.

Bangbangteo is committed to developing and producing distinctive documentaries and broadcast television programmes that confront and engage with the complicated, dramatic and vibrant times we live in. We aim to tell compelling cultural and human stories and give expression to a wide range of local and international issues.

Our challenge is to take stories often ignored, forgotten, or seen as unthinkable or unimaginable, and figure out a way to imagine them, to express them vividly, passionately, and with respect for their complexity.

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