By Reilly Wisniewski
The 10 minute short film, Path of Freedom, directed by Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, shows us how to make good in a bad situation. In the documentary we follow Fleet Maull of the Prison Mindfulness Institute as he helps inmates learn proper communication and problem solving skills so that they can begin to live a better life and keep themselves from getting into further trouble.
In an environment where everyone’s worst behavior is just under the surface, Maull’s prior years behind bars help lend him credibility and an opening to reach more reserved prisoners. What results is a touching interaction with remorseful men who are given a chance to heal from their poor choices. Through meditation, Maull provides an outlet for growth that the men will be able to carry on practicing for the duration of their sentence, and after.
Path of Freedom is extremely well produced and provides great insight into a real world situation that is often glamourized or falsely portrayed in movies, television, and other entertainment. It highlights the regret felt by the prisoners and how their actions have led them to this point of self-reflection.
The film serves as a reminder that everyone is capable of changing their lives for the better, even at their lowest point. Everyone has the capability to want to be better, and all it takes is a little self-reflection and guidance from someone with love in their heart.
I would give this film 4/5 stars.
Reilly Wisniewski is a Senior at Compass College of Film and Media. He is currently on his way to a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts with an emphasis on Film Editing. He is a Film and Video editing intern at CMRubinWorld working on their Net Zero series.
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