College Behind Bars
Series Overview
Explore the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees – and a chance at new beginnings – from one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Mon, Nov 25, 2019
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4: ' Home is a Work in Progress'”
The debate union faces Harvard. While Rodney and Sebastian complete their 100-page senior projects and present them to faculty, Giovannie gets into trouble and is sent to SHU, not able to complete his project before being released. At graduation at Taconic; Tamara, Tamika and Shawnta receive associate degrees, while at Eastern, Rodney and Sebastian receive bachelor’s degrees.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Novick
Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein
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Lynn Novick
Director
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What is College Behind Bars about?
Explore the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees – and a chance at new beginnings – from one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs.
How many seasons does College Behind Bars have?
College Behind Bars comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in College Behind Bars?
Key cast members in College Behind Bars include Not specified.
Who created or directed College Behind Bars?
College Behind Bars was developed and directed by Lynn Novick.