After Now (26min.) follows three people as they navigate life in New York City after years of incarceration. Weaving intimate portraits of work, family and neighborhoods, the film walks us through Earl’s first day out of prison, explores Carlos's relationship with his family after 13 years away, and follows Joshua as he's forced to start over while living in a shelter. After Now captures the nuances of rebuilding life and relationships after prison.
After Now was made in collaboration with the New York University Prison Education Program.
Directed and edited by Thuy Linh Tu and Raechel Bosch, filmed by Raechel Bosch.
Premiere screening: February 20th, 2018 at Jerry H. Labowitz Theatre for the Performing Arts, New York City.