Life & Life

Synopsis

Life & Life probes questions of violent crime and punishment through the story of Reggie Austin, a likable, surprisingly honest musician who spent 35 years behind bars, denied time and again by the parole board despite many recommendations that he be released. Life & Life is about what led to Mr. Austin's parole after 12 previous unsuccessful attempts. It delves into the heart of our mass incarceration problem and touches on a whole range of issues about social justice, racism, inequality, violence, drug addiction, rehabilitation, forgiveness and redemption.