The Fortune Society to Host Screening of “The Second Life of Freddie Nole” on November 10

The Fortune Society will host a special screening of The Second Life of Freddie Nole on Tuesday, November 10, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema, 87 Lafayette Street in Manhattan. The evening will feature the 22-minute documentary and a conversation with Freddie Nole and director Dana Nachman.

Sentenced to life in prison at age 17, Mr. Nole spent nearly 50 years incarcerated before his release in 2019. Today, he helps others navigate their first hours of freedom, meeting men at the prison gates with transportation, clothing, cellphones, a meal and support as they begin rebuilding their lives.

The documentary follows Mr. Nole on one of those journeys, gradually revealing the experiences that shaped his commitment to making sure others do not leave prison alone.

For Mr. Nole, the screening also brings a longstanding connection to The Fortune Society into a new chapter. During his incarceration, he regularly read Fortune News, the organization’s publication for and about people impacted by the criminal legal system.

“Freddie Nole understands that coming home takes more than walking through the prison gates,” said The Fortune Society President and CEO Rob DeLeon, who will deliver opening remarks. “His commitment to meeting people with practical support and compassion reflects what successful reentry requires. We are proud to help share his story and bring people together to discuss how we can support those returning to our communities.”

The post-screening conversation will explore Mr. Nole’s journey, his work supporting people leaving prison, and the role of connection and practical assistance in successful reentry.

For nearly six decades, The Fortune Society has supported successful reentry from incarceration, promoted alternatives to incarceration and advocated for a fairer criminal legal system. The screening brings that mission together with a personal story about what it means to show up for someone at a pivotal moment.

To reserve a seat, visit RSVP here.

Founded in 1967, The Fortune Society has advocated on criminal justice issues for more than five decades and is nationally recognized for developing model programs that help people with criminal justice histories become assets to their communities.

Fortune offers a holistic and integrated “one-stop-shopping” model of service provision, including discharge planning, licensed outpatient substance use and mental health treatment, alternatives to incarceration, HIV/AIDS services, career development and job retention, education, family services, drop-in services, and supportive housing, as well as lifetime access to aftercare.

For more information, visit www.fortunesociety.org.