Three formerly incarcerated mothers fight to rebuild their lives outside of prison.

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Premiered February 21, 2022
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Since the beginning of the War on Drugs, the number of women in U.S. prisons has grown drastically. The majority are mothers.

Three unforgettable formerly incarcerated mothers, jailed for drug-related charges, fight to overcome alienation—and a society that labels them "felons"—to readjust to life with their families.

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