INDEPENDENT LENS | Hard Road Home | PBS

HARD ROAD HOME follows two former felons in different stages of life "on the outside." Julio is a former drug dealer who has committed his life to the East Harlem program that helps break the cycle of incarceration. Alberto, who idolizes Julio, is a success story in the making but still struggles with his old demons on a daily basis.

HARD ROAD HOME premieres Tuesday, February 26 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

Visit the Web site for more:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/hardroadhome/

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Film & Animation

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[FRSFreeStateES]

If we are interested in keeping Ex Convicts from going back to prison. Then we should prepare them for life on the outside while they are still in prison. Rather then just preparing them for life in prison.