Festival Films
Directed By: Autumn Mason
Running Time: 15 minutes 22 seconds
Autumn is a moving exploration of an often-overlooked fallout of incarceration: its devastating impact on children with parents behind bars. Drawing on filmmaker Autumn Mason’s own experience of incarceration, including interviews with her family and expert insights, Autumn makes a case for the power of familial connection, and the need to explore alternatives to incarceration to keep families intact. The film sheds light on the trauma of separation experienced by children and primary caregivers, particularly mothers, and underscores the need for community-based alternatives that prioritize healing over punishment.
