Institute History
Description
Taking place over eight years, Coss Marte builds CONBODY, a gym inspired by workouts he developed while in prison. Committed to employing trainers who were formerly incarcerated, Coss creates a community fighting to break the cycle of recidivism while navigating society’s many obstacles to reentry.
Having premiered multiple feature-length films at the Festival, including Down to the Bone, Leave No Trace, and the Academy Award–nominated Winter’s Bone, director Debra Granik returns with Conbody VS Everybody, a documentary series that shines a light on the uphill battle of reestablishing one’s self in an often unforgiving society, where barriers endure for those who have been incarcerated. Devoted to the craft of storytelling, Granik spent more than eight years documenting the journey of Marte, his family, and the other former inmates that he employs. The result is a fascinating story of uncompromising perseverance, sure to inspire all of us to overcome life’s many obstacles.—AM
The Festival is proud to present two episodes of this six-part documentary series.
Available in person. Also available online for the public (January 25–28) and credentialed press and industry (January 24–28).
Screenings include closed and open captions.