Storytelling
We Survived: Stories of Liberation
These are stories of survival, violence, pain and healing. Witness the transformative stories of Freedom Community Center in our Documentary Premiere. If you’d like to watch each story individually, scroll down the page.
Christian
A young Black man navigating life in St. Louis reflects on the impact of Freedom Community Center.
Bruce
After graduating from our group track program, freedom was not all Bruce gained. Forgiveness– his own and from the mother of his best friend after a tragic accident.
Kayla
Violence uprooted her whole life. But as a survivor, our Director of Programs tells how and why she’s chosen to heal and help those accused of harm navigate healing, repair and true accountability.
Monica
She defended herself and children, but ended up incarcerated. This is how FCC guided Monica’s healing and journey to freedom.
Myisha
Implementing the tools from FCC has helped Myisha and her son address the generational trauma and violence in their relationship.
Willie
A police shooting led Willie from a cell into a year-long journey of healing and accountability. Politicized and ready for action, he is now a peacemaker in the community. This is his story.
