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PBS Short Film Festival

WINN

Season 2023 Episode 10 | 16m 53s

After experiencing neglect and traumatic loss while pregnant in prison, Pamela Winn becomes an activist, leading hundreds of thousands to support the Dignity Bill to end the shackling of pregnant people in prison. "WINN" exposes the horrifying experience that incarcerated pregnant people endure and documents Pamela’s mission to end shackling and ultimately prison birth.

Aired: 07/09/23 | Expires: 07/09/25

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The votes are in! Congrats to our 2024 winner: Eid Mubarak wins the Juried Prize.

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Official Trailer 2024

The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.

Preview: S2024 | 1:00

PBS Short Film Festival

2023 PBS Short Film Festival Winner

The votes are in! Congrats to our 2023 winners: WINN and Under G-d win the Juried Prize.

Clip: S2023 | 0:30

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