Comments for First Moment of Freedom

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This piece belongs to the series "Incarcerated Youth Speak Out"

Produced by LaShanda

Other pieces by Blunt Youth Radio Project

Summary: LaShanda, a youth producer incarcerated at the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine, interviews her fellow inmates about the big thing they all want to have, freedom.
 

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Review of First Moment of Freedom

I feel like this piece was so true, because it was made on the inside and its crazy to realize how many incarcerated youth there currently are in the system. Sometimes for reasons and sometimes NOT for reasons. But I guess people take advantage of the things we have on the outside, and don't realize how much it truly means until it's taken away.

Thank God for second, third and fourth chances.

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Review of First Moment of Freedom

This collage is so successful at giving us a survey of the lives of youth incarcerated here. It is a very successful way to introduce these voices. I want to hear more! The sound is great too.

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Life on the Outs

A collage of voices, some hopeful, some not, musing over the prospect of getting out of prison. Most seem to have a new found respect for family, and the simple things that make up a day, spending time with siblings, dressing how you want to, choosing when you eat etc. Unfortunately it is rare to hear from young voices like these anywhere, including public radio, which is a shame; this series could remedy that, at least a little bit, as it provides great material to build a talk show around.