16 Bars

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synopsis

Grammy-winning hip hop artist Todd Thomas-better known as "Speech" of the iconic group Arrested Development- leads a unique collaborative music workshop in the Richmond City Jail in Virginia. Striving to overcome their demons, four past and present inmates work side-by-side with Speech to transform their experiences, hopes and fears into songs. Exploring cycles of addiction and incarceration through the power of music and storytelling, the inspiring 16 Bars offers a window into rehabilitation.

details

Documentary, Musical
1 hr. 34 min.
Opened November 8th, 2019

director

Samuel Bathrick

writer

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synopsis

Grammy-winning hip hop artist Todd Thomas-better known as "Speech" of the iconic group Arrested Development- leads a unique collaborative music workshop in the Richmond City Jail in Virginia. Striving to overcome their demons, four past and present inmates work side-by-side with Speech to transform their experiences, hopes and fears into songs. Exploring cycles of addiction and incarceration through the power of music and storytelling, the inspiring 16 Bars offers a window into rehabilitation.

details

Documentary, Musical
1 hr. 34 min.
Opened November 8th, 2019

director

Samuel Bathrick

writer