Preschool to Prison (2023)

Preschool to Prison (2023) poster

Preschool to Prison is a compelling examination of how the United States public school system is built and operated like prisons. Zero-tolerance policies are used to justify suspension and arrests that set up a pathway to send children of color and children with special needs from school to prison. Children are being suspended, restrained, dragged, physically manhandled, and subsequently arrested for minor offenses such as throwing candy on a school bus. These personal accounts from people affected by the school-to-prison pipeline give riveting tales about the generational impact on society.

Director: Dr. Karen Baptiste
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Ty Stone
Editing: Andrew Crabtree
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Education Barrier and Access Denied, Education Crisis and Future of Youth

Keywords

prison, child abuse, police brutality, violence in schools, education, childhood trauma, race, racial prejudice, police arrest, school system, social issues, racial issues, education system, public education, traumatic childhood

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Dr. Karen Baptiste
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preschool to Prison about?
Preschool to Prison is a compelling examination of how the United States public school system is built and operated like prisons. Zero-tolerance policies are used to justify suspension and arrests that set up a pathway to send children of color and children with special needs from school to prison. Children are being suspended, restrained, dragged, physically manhandled, and subsequently arrested for minor offenses such as throwing candy on a school bus. These personal accounts from people affected by the school-to-prison pipeline give riveting tales about the generational impact on society.
Who directed Preschool to Prison?
Preschool to Prison was directed by Dr. Karen Baptiste.
Who stars in Preschool to Prison?
Preschool to Prison stars Dr. Karen Baptiste, Tiffany Vulcain, Pia Johnson, Joseph Nohavicka, Taso Pardalis, Thorin Daye.
How long is Preschool to Prison?
Preschool to Prison has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Preschool to Prison?
Preschool to Prison is a Documentary film.
Where was Preschool to Prison produced?
Preschool to Prison was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Preschool to Prison?
The themes of Preschool to Prison include: Education Barrier and Access Denied, Education Crisis and Future of Youth.