MILWAUKEE — A documentary highlights a Milwaukee zip code — the most incarcerated zip code in the nation. A screening of the movie was held at New Creatures of Christ, where people in the movie shared their experiences.
Beverly Walker
“It’s important for people to know we have one of the most incarcerated zip codes in the world,” said Beverly Walker, who was featured in the documentary.
Within the population of Milwaukee’s mostly African-American 53206 zip code, 62% of men have spent time in prison — making it the most incarcerated zip code in the nation. A forum held in that zip code on Saturday, May 12 hopes to change that statistic.
“Were here to raise awareness and to let people know about the issues of old law,” said Beverly Walker.
Beverly and Baron Walker
Screening of Milwaukee 53206
People gathered to watch the movie Milwaukee 53206, which highlights lives affected by incarceration through the eyes of inmates and residents in the area. Two people featured in the movie were in the crowd.
“I was released 10 months ago, on August 17,” said Baron Walker. “I returned home to my family. I’ve been blessed every single day.”
Baron Walker was in prison for 21 years, and got caught between changing parole laws in Wisconsin. He said he should have been released years ago. Baron and his wife, Beverly, now hope to bring transparency to the prison system during a discussion after the screening.
A still from the movie “Milwaukee 53206”
Screening of Milwaukee 53206
“We have people who are trapped under old law,” said Beverly Walker. “3,000 of them, who could be released and alleviate some of the tension in our prison system.”
The couple is pushing for prison sentencing reform and old law parole issues.
“It’s more clear to family members and those involved, what’s going on, what needs to be done so we can change the old system,” said Baron Walker.
You can find out more about the documentary HERE.
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