The child serves time too.
Most people talk about incarceration from the perspective of the person behind bars. Almost nobody talks about the child left behind.
Out of the Ashes is a deeply emotional virtual experience based on the true story of a father and son separated by incarceration for 14 years — and what it took to begin rebuilding their relationship afterward.
Your Ticket Includes
$30 ticket · live showing + live Q&A · approx. 1 hour
If this story feels close to home, this space is for you.
This experience was created for people who understand that incarceration affects more than the person behind bars. It affects children, parents, caregivers, families, and the people helping those families heal.
Whether this story is deeply personal to you or you simply want to better understand the impact incarceration has on families, this experience was designed to spark meaningful conversation and reflection.
A story that helps families say what has been hard to say.
- A deeply emotional presentation based on a true father-son story.
- The child’s perspective of growing up with an incarcerated father.
- The father’s perspective of missing years of his son’s life.
- Honest reflection around guilt, anger, absence, healing, and reconciliation.
- A live Q&A after the showing where viewers can reflect and ask questions.
Many families carry this pain in silence.
For many families, incarceration creates pain that does not end when someone comes home. It can leave behind silence, resentment, shame, distance, and questions nobody knows how to ask.
Out of the Ashes was created to help start those conversations — because healing cannot begin if families stay silent.
This is an experience that we’ve shared with thousands of families over the years. It’s a conversation many families never get the chance to have.
Years separated. One father. One son. One conversation many families never have.
What People Are Saying
“You can hear a pin drop when dads watch the film. It makes dads think deeply because they can see themselves in the film.
Fathers Matter Program
“It opened a floodgate of emotions and helped students feel empowered to bring their worries and fears to light.
Head of School
“I cried and was sad the whole time. I was happy that I saw people who are just like me.
Student attendee
“It starts a conversation about reconciliation. It doesn’t look at the dynamics through rose-colored glasses. It’s real and raw.
Director of Programs
Simple From Start To Finish
- 1Reserve your $30 ticket.
- 2Receive your Zoom access information by email.
- 3Join us Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST.
- 4Watch the virtual showing and stay for the live Q&A with the creators.
FAQ
The showing is streamed virtually, and the Q&A afterward is live with the creators.
The full experience is approximately 1 hour, including the virtual showing and live Q&A.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST.
Zoom access information will be automatically emailed after purchase.
Yes. Families are welcome to watch together from one device.
No. This is a live virtual experience, so please plan to attend at the scheduled time.
Reserve Your Spot — $30
Be part of the conversation many families never get to have.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM EST · Virtual showing + live Q&A with the creators.