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Being Free Trailer

How do you find your path after serving time in the prison system? Reentering society may be paved with obstacles, but formerly incarcerated people are finding their footing back in the wider world every day. See how inspiring, system-impacted people are building fulfilling lives and navigating the complex realities beyond the walls of the carceral system.

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East Meets West (Season 12 | Episode 2)
24:43
The team meets the creator of Frozen’s Elsa and encounters West Coast work lifestyle.
Whirlwind of Awesomeness (Season 12 | Episode 1)
24:43
The new road-trippers kick-start their cross-country journey at LA’s Two Bit Circus.
The Long Road Home (Season 11 | Episode 8)
24:55
The team interviews Growing Power's Will Allen and finishes their journey on the Green RV.
Rounding the Bend (Season 11 | Episode 7)
24:55
Writer Beverly Donofrio; spoken word poet Airea Dee Matthews; Professor David Stovall.
Time to Jump (Season 11 | Episode 6)
24:54
The team interviews Staceyann Chin, a spoken word poet who encourages them to take risks.
Connecting the Dots (Season 11 | Episode 5)
24:54
Human rights lawyer Brittan Heller; race car mechanic Sal Donato; 2 inspiring educators.
Rattle The Cage (Season 11 | Episode 4)
24:54
The team meets a chef, a chimp veterinarian, an alligator wrestler, and a fire spinner.
It's a Journey - Not a Destination (Season 11 | Episode 3)
24:55
The team interviews NASA engineer Adam Steltzner and river guide Sherry Grathler.
Know Who You Are (Season 11 | Episode 2)
24:55
Roy Remer, Zen Hospice Project; Omar Cardenas, Children’s Defense; comedian Ian Harvie.
The Voyage Begins (Season 11 | Episode 1)
24:55
A new team starts their journey by interviewing outdoor expedition guide Jakob Laggner.
It Doesn’t End Here (Season 10 | Episode 8)
24:40
Finishing up their 5,000-mile journey, the team moves forward with new-found direction.
Be Well-Rounded (Season 10 | Episode 7)
24:41
The team interviews a video game designer and Scientific American’s Editor-in-Chief.
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