"Concrete Steel & Paint," a new documentary featuring the work of the Mural Arts Program at Graterford prison, debuts July 23, 2009, in Philadelphia. Filmmakers Cindy Burstein and Tony Heriza describe the film: "When men in a prison art class agree to collaborate with victims of crime to design a mural about healing, their views on punishment, remorse, and forgiveness collide. At times the divide seems too wide to bridge. But as the participants begin to work together, mistrust gives way to genuine moments of human contact and common purpose. Their struggle and their insights are reflected in the art they produce." "Concrete Steel & Paint" will premiere at International House, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers, project participants and restorative-justice pioneer Howard Zehr. [LINK] Posted by Linda Frye Burnham