Pitt Jazz Presents "The Honest Struggle: Living as a Target"

“The Honest Struggle” by filmmaker Justin Mashouf tells the story of Sadiq Davis, a Muslim convert who re-enters society in the Southside of Chicago after 25 years of incarceration to face the same streets that ruined his life. The film is a raw portrait of a man struggling with his past and redefine himself in a world in which he feels no belonging. This event will focus on the topic of stereotypes that follows people after being incarcerated and trying to make a decent and honest life for themselves in society. The project is also a testament to music as a saving grace for those facing extreme challenges. 

The film “The Honest Struggle” will be streamed live on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. On Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. will be the panel discussion on the role of institutional racism in the prison industrial complex, followed by a musical performance by vocalist/pianist Sadiq Davis and vocalist Aquilla Sadalla.

Register online.