Healing Behind Bars: The Journey of 'The 50’ - with Brenton Gieser

“It only takes 2% of us to change the entire world.” Sah is joined by Brenton Gieser, the filmmaker behind “The 50,” a documentary about 50 incarcerated men who became substance abuse counselors while in the prison system, for a rich discussion highlighting themes of healing, transformation, and the power of forgiveness. They discuss the profound impact of art on self-expression and understanding, as well as the role of perception in shaping attitudes toward prisoners. Brenton Gieser is a first-generation, biracial Korean-American film director straddling space between identities, cultures, and class. Brenton aims to craft stories that explore a nuanced yet grounded humanity through larger themes of inequity, healing, and the complexities of self. His first feature documentary, “The 50” tells the story of 50 men who became the first substance abuse counselors to come out of the prison system. Brenton is a DOC NYC 40 Under 40 honoree, a distinction celebrating the top emerging talent in the documentary industry. https://www.the50film.com/✨✨✨This podcast was brought to you by:ONESKIN: OS-01 is the first peptide scientifically proven to target 'zombie' cells—those dysfunctional, senescent cells that speed up aging at the cellular level. You can only find OS-01 in OneSkin’s moisturizers, sunscreens, and now, in their latest product: OS-01 HAIR. This daily scalp serum tackles those same "zombie cells." But instead of targeting lines and wrinkles, it combats the aging cells in your hair follicles to reactivate your natural growth cycle.It’s perfect for anyone dealing with hair loss, thinning, or shedding—or if you just want thicker, denser hair. In a 3-month clinical study, they found real improvements in hair density, fullness, and overall scalp health. #oneskinpodTry OS-01 HAIR or any of OneSkin’s products with 15% off your first purchase with the code SAH at  https://www.oneskin.co/ ANIMA MUNDI: an apothecary composed of organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown botanicals. They aim to continuously source pristine, unadulterated, and wholesome medicines for mind-body, and soul wellness.Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order!HIGHER DOSE: Elevate your mood, promote a healthy glow, support long-term health benefits, and lift your spirit with Higher Dose's at-home wellness tools that use nature-inspired technologies to release a DOSE of your feel-good chemicals like Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, naturally.Visit www.higherdose.com and enter the code SAH15 to save 15% on your first order.✨✨✨Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to operations@sahdsimone.com with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW. 💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone ✨✨✨© Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting operations@sahdsimone.comThis podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices