Life after -- embracing our common humanity: Tamara Perkins at TEDxExpressionCollege

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Tamara is an independent filmmaker, trauma counselor, and change maker based in Berkeley, CA. She co-founded Niroga, bringing yoga and meditation into juvenile halls and prisons. Expanding upon her vision of creating tools for change, she founded Apple of Discord Productions in 2006, producing media that inspire dialogue, empower and provide voice for vulnerable communities. Tamara developed programs that train at-risk youth and incarcerated men in filmmaking as a transformational tool. Tamara talks about her documentary, Life After Life, and the need for our society to change our views about incarcerated individuals.

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