APM Reports documentary: 'Rewriting the Sentence: College Behind Bars'
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More than 2 million Americans are incarcerated.
One of the best ways to reduce recidivism is to provide education to inmates.
This APM documentary explores the history of prison educational programs and examines their effect on incarcerated individuals and on society.
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