Blessedness out of Brokenness (2015)

Plot:

Louisiana State Penitentiary, often called “Angola,” is home to some 5,000 inmates, most of whom are sentenced for life. Ken Curtis, founder of Vision Video, visits Angola State Prison. As he was reflecting on the beatitudes in light of his journey with cancer, Ken wanted to learn from the stories of inmates that bring clarity to Jesus’ teaching.

Director:Ken Curtis

Starring:Ken Curtis, Burl Cain, Cathy Fontenot

NR, 2015, Vision Video

Blessedness out of Brokenness (2015)

1. Warden explains successful prison culture

2. Warden forced to do parent's job in prison

3. Warden credits God for prison's lack of violence

4. Female assistant warden discusses prison's low violence

5. Warden's most proud of prison church and preachers

6. "Lifer" also pastor, teacher, lawyer on Death Row

7. Inmates raise money to buy "Killer Church Bell"

8. Founder of Malachi Dads program explains passion

9. Prison Rodeo: "If you bring (the public) we'll be worthy"

10. Death Row execution room seen and discussed