Join the Springfield Art Association for a special screening of the movie trailers for all the films featured in this year's Molly Schlich International Independent Film Series. This will be followed by a documentary viewing of "Out The Mud" by Brian Beals and the Mud Theatre Project. Brian Beals will be present for a Q&A session, along with Stephanie Kamel, Executive Director of the Illinois Innocence Project, and Josh Hester, Producer of the documentary and Founder of Storyteller Studios.
Out the Mud Synopsis:
During his time "behind the wall," Brian became a beacon of hope, using his passion for education and storytelling to uplift fellow inmates. Today, through the Mud Theatre Project, He's creating a space where others can find their voice, their confidence, and their community.This inspiring documentary follows Brian's journey from hardship to hope, showing how one man's vision to helping others rise above their circumstances and rewrite their own narratives.