The other day I watched After Innocence (2005), directed by Jessica Sanders. I had a seen it before, but was screening it for my class. This film follows several convicted felons, all who have served hard time, as they adjust to life after having been exonerated of their crimes. DNA evidence proved in these cases that the men had not committed the crimes and had spent decades (DECADES) in prison for something they hadn't done.It is emotionally gripping, just the awesome face of what happened to these men. They are all portrayed as having "good attitudes" of not harboring resentment or struggling with rage, which I find so hard to comprehend. In a weird way the lack of expressed rage made these men seem more mysterious to me, their suffering unfathomable.
The film also went a long way in promoting the cause of the advocacy organization, Project Innocence, which is comprised of lawyers working to have innocent men freed. Their dedication was impressive and inspiring, and the work they do truly valuable.
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