Jenny Phillips, writer and award-winning filmmaker, dies at 76
It is with a heavy heart that we let you know that Jenny Phillips, the Director behind Beyond the Wall and The Dhamma Brothers passed…
America’s post-prison problem
“Beyond the Wall” explores the struggles of staying sober after incarceration. Louis Diaz was a legend in the Lowell, Massachusetts, projects where he was raised.…
Q&A With a Second Chance Citizen
Carlos Cervantes was incarcerated at the age of 16, facing a sentence of 35 years to life. While in prison, he took steps to put…
Cinema Noēsis Film Review
We often associate “personal transformation” with images of psychological and spiritual breakthroughs achieved in meditation or on extended retreat. But in the gritty world of…
Interview with Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian about the “Beyond the Wall” film
By Cally Musland. In this interview, Koutoujian discusses the role his sheriff’s office has played in bringing the documentary film ” Beyond the Wall ”…
Interview with Louie Diaz from the “Beyond the Wall” film
By Cally Musland. Returned citizen/Reentry Coordinator Louie Diaz shares his personal story and how Beyond the Wall can help raise awareness around the realities of…
Confronting the Walls Beyond Prison
Director Jenny Phillips spoke with Newman about the film in advance of the screening at Peace on Earth Film Festival in Chicago. “The film ends…
Seattle Central Library / Pioneer Human Services podcast from 3/22 screening
Listen to audio from the enriching panel discussion following the 3/22 screening at the Seattle Central Library, held in partnership with Pioneer Human Services. Panelists…
Peace On Earth Film Festival Interview with Jenny Phillips
Nick Angotti, Peace On Earth Film Festival co-founder and executive director is joined by Jenny Phillips, a cultural anthropologist, filmmaker, writer and psychiatric nurse. She co-directed the…
From Facing Fears to Master Barber: Billy’s Story
Beyond the Wall follows five formerly incarcerated men who are attempting to rebuild their lives on the outside with little support from our criminal justice…
WBUR Radio Boston Interview
By Alison Bruzek and Meghna Chakrabarti. With guests Jenny Phillips, director of “Beyond The Wall” and Louie Diaz, reentry and outreach specialist at Lowell House.
Independent Film Festival Boston Official Selection
Beyond the Wall is an official selection for the 14th Annual Independent Film Festival Boston. April 27 – May 4th, 2016.
