As Second Chance Month begins, join us to view clips of the award-winning documentary “Coldwater Kitchen,” taste a special dessert prepared by the men profiled in the film, and discuss the value of this prison culinary program and other efforts that connect returning citizens to opportunities in the food ecosystem.

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Among those participating in the event:

• Chef Jimmy Lee Hill, Instructor, Lakeland Correctional Facility, star of “Coldwater Kitchen”
• Chef Dink Dawson, Chef and Owner, Green Mile Grille, star of “Coldwater Kitchen”
• Chef Ernest Davis, star of “Coldwater Kitchen”
• Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, Owner, Down North Pizza, 2024 James Beard Leadership Award recipient
• Adam Grant, Executive Director, A Brighter Way
• Brian Kaufman, Co-Director, “Coldwater Kitchen”
• Mark Kurlyandchik, Co-Director, “Coldwater Kitchen”; and
• Desire Vincent Levy, Executive Producer, “Coldwater Kitchen”

6-7:30 p.m. Wed., April 2, 2025

Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) Orientation Theater South
U.S. Capitol Building

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Sally Schaeffer.