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SPONSORED Cast & crew User reviews Trivia FAQ IMDbPro The Work 2017 Not Rated 1h 29m IMDb RATING YOUR RATING The Work (2017) Official Trailer Set inside a single room in Folsom Prison, three men from the outside participate in a four-day group-therapy retreat with a group of incarcerated men for a real look at the challenges of rehabilitation.

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“The Work” is a documentary that takes viewers inside a group therapy retreat held at Folsom Prison. The film follows both inmates and outside participants as they engage in intense emotional work, revealing the transformative power of vulnerability, empathy, and healing.

Director: Jairus McLeary • Gethin Aldous
Stars: Brian Nazarof • Alvin ‘Bud’ Wheeler • Andrew ‘Dark Cloud’ Molino
1h 29m
Not Rated
2017
DocumentaryInspirational
Empathy, Healing, Prison, Transformation, Vulnerability
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This documentary fits the Madison Media Fund’s focus on personal transformation and the importance of empathy and emotional healing. It highlights the value of self-reflection and vulnerability, offering an inspiring look at the human capacity for change.

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