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Six Hour Pass
Directed and Produced by Juelle A Daley
Amos, a middle-aged man is granted a coveted pass for 6 hours to be on the “outside" after years of incarceration. This film unfolds to present his choices on his first day of real freedom. What will he do? Who will he see? How do you fix broken relationships, and will there be consequences if Amos doesn’t return on time?
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
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"Juelle Daley is a Chicago-based filmmaker, curator,cultural strategist and cultural leader whose work explores memory, identity, resilience, and the profound ways ordinary people navigate extraordinary moments. Her films are grounded in human connection, often examining themes of dignity, belonging, and transformation through intimate, character-driven stories. Her narrative short Six Hour Pass follows a formerly incarcerated man experiencing his first day of freedom during a six-hour release from prison, exploring redemption, second chances, and the emotional complexities of reentering society. The film reflects Daley's longstanding interest in stories that illuminate overlooked lives with empathy and nuance. Beyond filmmaking, Daley is the founder of Dsquared Fine Art & Culture Project, an independent curatorial practice supporting contemporary artists through exhibitions and cultural programming. In her role with the City of Evanston, Juelle is leading an ambitious municipal arts agenda that reimagines how local government partners with artists and cultural organizations. She spearheads citywide initiatives that strengthen Evanston's creative ecosystem through public art, artist development, exhibitions, strategic partnerships, cultural planning, and innovative programs that integrate the arts into the fabric of civic and economic life. Whether through film or curatorial practice, Daley is committed to creating work that invites audiences to see the familiar with fresh eyes and to recognize the quiet acts of courage that shape our shared humanity"
SEE THIS FILM
Mon, Aug. 24
Wed, Aug. 26
Fri, Aug. 28
Sat, Aug. 29
MORE ABOUT THIS FILM
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CHICAGO CONNECTION
This film tells the story of a previously incarcerated Chicagoan and that takes the viewer to different places across the city of Chicago
STATEMENT FROM THE FILMMAKER
I knew that I wanted to make a film on the theme of Redemption and Forgiveness. My time volunteering at the Safer Foundation in Chicago solidified this impulse after my encounters with previously incarcerated individuals.
I was keenly interested in the reality of fractured family relationships; how imprisonment exacerbated family ties and questioned society’s ability to ensure successful re-entry of those formerly imprisoned. As such, the fictional character Amos, in “Six Hour Pass†embodies all of us who have made mistakes but are willing to lean into humility to allow for the configuration of a “fresh startâ€. In all, it’s an act of bravery. We accompany Amos in his awkwardness, temptations and relearning how the outside world functions again.
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