Quotes
"The kindest thing someone ever did to me was to send me here."
Giovannie
What kept the incarcerated students going through difficult times?
Hope
What tragedy did he go through at the age of 12?
His mother committed suicide.
What language did he study?
German.
Why did he apply to Bard College?
His friend encouraged him to apply.
"I want my life to give testament to the person's life I took."
Giovannie
What signs of hope did the incarcerated students show?
Pictures of family, education, work.
Why was he put in solitary confinement?
He was accused of harassment after using profanity in an assignment.
What did the view outside of his cell look like?
The prison yard or the Empire State Building.
How many years is he serving in prison?
14 years
"I enjoy the little things."
Jules
How was Bard College helpful to the inmates?
It provided them with opportunities for community and higher education.
Who was he raised by?
His grandma and grandpa.
Why was he incarcerated?
He was convicted as an accomplice.
Why did he have to leave Bard College?
He got into a fight after getting hit.
"Being in Bard feels like balancing two identities."
Rodney
Who said that our education system's goal is to make us more manageable?
John Taylor Gatto
Who was he closest to in his family?
His sister.
Who did he live with after his release?
His aunt.
What personally pushes him to get through confinement?
His family that is waiting for him.
"I am not worthy of redemption."
Rodney
What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice: Beliefs
Discrimination: Actions
An electrical engineer.
What was his first job after his release?
What religion was he brought up in?
Roman-Catholic