A Brief But Spectacular take on rehabilitation through art – PBS News Hour

July 15, 2021
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John Zoccoli is a visual artist who spent 25 years in prison until his release in June, 2020. During his incarceration, he became involved in a program called Rehabilitation Through The Arts (RTA) — which he says transformed his life. Tonight, he gives us his Brief But Spectacular take on art and healing. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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