Consider This from NPR The Stories Of People Serving Life Sentences, In Their Own Words
Sep 22, 2022
Calvin Duncan, co-creator of The Visiting Room Project and a former inmate exonerated after wrongful conviction, shares powerful insights about those serving life sentences. He discusses the struggles of over 55,000 individuals imprisoned without parole and the project's aim to amplify their voices. The podcast delves into personal narratives that reveal the emotional turmoil and transformative journeys of inmates, highlighting the profound impact storytelling can have on understanding their humanity beyond past crimes.
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Frank Green's Story
- Frank Green, at 20, killed a classmate and received a life sentence without parole.
- He expresses remorse, wishing he could trade places with the victim.
Family History of Incarceration
- Green's father and uncles were also incarcerated.
- He questioned when the cycle of incarceration in his family would end.
Group Therapy at Angola
- In Angola, Green became a group therapy coordinator.
- He describes the "hot seat" exercise, where inmates share their life stories and are challenged.