An ex-felon rebuilds his life and helps others do the same
An ex-felon rebuilds his life & helps others do the same
An ex-felon rebuilds his life and helps others do the same
An ex-felon rebuilds his life & helps others do the same
HOLDING UP THE SKY, produced and directed by Bob Nesson, will screen on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at the Massachusetts State House, hosted by Senator James Eldridge. Light refreshments will be served.
In a post-screening conversation, Senator Eldridge, Ed Jordan, Jimmy Costello, and director Bob Nesson will dive into the deeper questions at the heart of the film: How do we build a reentry system rooted in opportunity? What does meaningful second-chance legislation require? And how can Massachusetts lead the way in transforming outcomes for returning citizens?
Location: Massachusetts State House — Room 428, 24 Beacon St, Boston
Parking: Limited street parking available; Boston Common Garage nearby.
HOLDING UP THE SKY, produced and directed by BOB NESSON, was screened on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 PM ET at The Somerville
Theater in Davis Square, Somerville, MA.
From prison to purpose, HOLDING UP THE SKY follows Ed and Jimmy, two formerly incarcerated men working to rebuild their lives while still bound by the constraints of lifetime parole.
Their stories reveal the transformative power of second chances through education and community—and the persistent systemic barriers to reentry that persist.
A Q&A with director Bob Nesson and special guests followed the screening.