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Documentary on Issues Facing Inmates Re-Entering Society Premiers at National Constitution Center

"Pull of Gravity" focuses directly on issues involving reentry into society and speaks to the challenges and obstacles facing inmates after they are released from prison.

According to a release issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office, the premiere of the film, “Pull of Gravity,” will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. 

This documentary, which was funded by the U.S. Attorney's Office, focuses directly on issues involving reentry and speaks to the challenges and obstacles facing inmates after they are released from prison back to their homes. There, these men and women face the pull of the streets (or gravity) back to the lifestyle they were involved in that led to their incarceration. 

There will be a panel discussion following the film. For more information and to see the trailer, go to www.pullofgravityfilm.com

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