Join us for a thought-provoking day of films and discussions marking the 20th anniversary of the film Concrete, Steel, and Paint, directed by Tony Heriza and Cindy Burstein. Through three powerful documentaries, we’ll reflect on the evolution of criminal justice reform, social stigma, and the role of art in bridging divides. Additional films include Paint Me a Road Out of Here by director Catherine Gund and Pardon Me, directed by Shuja Moore. 

Each film screening will be followed by a panel discussion exploring criminal justice reform, art, and social change. Panelists will include David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, Tony Heriza, Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter, Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, Rashida Ricketts, and Shuja Moore. The event is hosted by the I AM MORE reentry program.

Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For 40 years, we have united artists and communities through mural-making to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. The program engages artists and communities in 50–100 public art projects each year, maintaining its growing collection through a restoration initiative. Each year, 15,000 residents and visitors tour our outdoor art gallery, which has helped Philadelphia garner international recognition as the “Mural Capital of the World.”