"The Grey Area: Feminism Behind Bars"

Free public showing of documentary film: "The Grey Area is an intimate look at women’s issues in the criminal justice system and the unique experience of studying feminism behind bars. Through a series of captivating class discussions, headed by students from Grinnell College, a small group of female inmates at a maximum-security women’s prison in Mitchellville, Iowa, share their diverse experiences with motherhood, drug addiction, sexual abuse, murder, and life in prison. The women, along with their teachers, explore the ambiguous ‘grey area’ that is often invisible within the prison walls, and delve into issues of gender, sexuality, class and race.”

Immediately following the film, there will be a discussion, led by Prof. Eleanor Roffman, Ed.D., and Assoc. Dean Sandra B. Walker of Lesley University.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.