The Honors Antiracism Event Series will present a virtual viewing and discussion of the 2016 documentary “Milwaukee 53206” on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join the event on Zoom for the 55-minute viewing followed by a discussion led by Arijit Sen, associate professor of architecture and urban studies. This event is open to the public and free or pay what you can. To donate, please use Venmo @UWMHonorsAntiracism. All proceeds will be donated to Clean Slate Milwaukee.
From the filmmakers: “The United States has the most prisoners of any nation in the world both in absolute numbers and per capita. These numbers are further compounded within Milwaukee’s mostly African-American 53206 ZIP code, where 62% of adult Black men are currently in prison or have served time. Through the intimate stories of three 53206 residents, “Milwaukee 53206″ chronicles the high toll that excessive and racially biased jail sentences have on individuals and families. The film examines Milwaukee’s ZIP code 53206 and illuminates the story of people from across the United States who live with the daily effects of unfair and excessively long jail sentences.”
