Laura Simpson

Laura Simpson is a PhD candidate studying Religion and Theology at Villanova University. Her research addresses how the prison is narrativized in the United States, with a particular focus on the political and ethical work of prison museums.

Archive, Culture, Media Analysis, Racial JusticeJanuary 10, 2025

‘Sing Sing’ May Be a Beautiful Testament to the Human Spirit, But Can Humanizing Narratives Bring About Meaningful Change?

By Laura Simpson

The prison occupies a powerful place in the American imagination. In film and television it…