Echoes of Resilience Short Films Made by Incarcerated Youth - free Wednesday April 23, 2025 at Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College will host a free screening of “Echoes of Resilience: Short Films Made by Incarcerated Youth” on April 23, 2025, at the SCC Main Theater. The event features short films created by incarcerated youth across Washington state as part of the SHARE Screenwriting Program. These films highlight the thoughts, struggles, and triumphs of young individuals navigating incarceration. Following the screening, Lindy Boustedt, founder of SHARE, will lead a discussion with a panel of guests. The discussion will delve into the creative processes behind the films and examine how storytelling impacts rehabilitation.

This interactive session aims to emphasize the importance of providing avenues for expression to incarcerated youth. By attending, participants can engage with themes of empathy, understanding, and empowerment. The event invites film enthusiasts and advocates for juvenile justice reform to support the amplification of incarcerated youth voices.