Beyond Conviction

In this documentary by Rachel Libert, three incarcerated felons face the victims of their crimes. As a part of a new program in Pennsylvania, violent criminals meet with their victims or surviving family members in order to understand the consequences of their actions. The meetings also help those who have been harmed express and cope with their emotions. In the three cases shown, involving men convicted of murder or rape, the effects of violence are clear on both the injured and the prisoner.