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A Light In Cañon City

Sponsored Project

  • Aaron Bear, Director/Producer
  • Chris Panizzon, Producer
  • Andy Volk, Producer
An illustration of 4 people painting on the light behind barbed wires.

About the Project

A Light in Cañon City uncovers the extraordinary resilience of a town forever tied to its prison walls but defined by its people’s indomitable spirit. Through deeply personal stories of locals and formerly incarcerated individuals, this film peels back the stigma of America’s “prison town,” revealing a community alive with hope, art, and transformation. Director Aaron Bear (Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story - 2024 GLAAD Media Award Winner) invites audiences to explore the humanity thriving in unexpected places, as residents rewrite the narrative of Cañon City. This is more than a story about prisons—it’s about redemption, connection, and the unyielding power of community.