Career paths thwarted by a criminal past

This short film explores the job application process for people who have a sparse job history or a criminal record from their younger years. How do past mistakes affect the opportunities available as young offenders enter adulthood? And where can they turn when they're turned away from the formal economy? Watch one woman's narrative in a piece from Media Arts Center.

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