Milwaukee 53206

The film centers on families grappling with the long-term effects of incarceration. Among the stories is Beverly Walker, a mother of five whose husband, Baron Walker, has spent more than two decades behind bars. Chad Wilson, a young man recently released from prison, works to rebuild his life while confronting the stigma and obstacles of reentry. Dennis Walton, co-director of Milwaukee's Fatherhood Initiative, draws from his own experience in the justice system to lead community efforts that support men, parents, and families affected by incarceration. In a neighborhood deeply impacted by incarceration, Dennis fights to strengthen the 53206 community against overwhelming odds. == Release and broadcast ==

The film premiered in 2016 and later aired nationally on the PBS series America ReFramed via the WORLD Channel. On November 17, 2016, Milwaukee 53206 was screened on Capitol Hill for members of Congress and their staff. == Awards ==

• Winner Best Documentary, Urbanworld Film Festival (2017) == Impact ==

Milwaukee 53206 raised awareness of Wisconsin’s parole system by highlighting the case of Baron Walker, who was sentenced in 1996 to 60 years for being party to two armed robberies in which no one was physically harmed. Although eligible for parole, Walker was denied release seven times under changing state policies. Attorney Craig Mastantuono, after learning about Baron Walker's case, took it on pro bono and filed a post-conviction motion to modify his sentence. Walker was released in August 2018 after serving more than 22 years in prison. == See also ==