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Theo Rossi Wears Prison-Made Clothes to Bruton Premiere
Theo Rossi wears prison-made clothing at Bruton's Austin premiere to highlight incarcerated workers.
In brief
Theo Rossi wears prison-made clothing at Bruton's Austin premiere to highlight incarcerated workers. Theo Rossi wore Prison Blues jeans and jacket made by incarcerated people to Bruton's U.S. premiere at Austin Film Festival. Originally reported by Complex.
Rossi wears prison-made clothing
Theo Rossi attended Bruton's U.S. premiere at Austin Film Festival wearing Prison Blues jeans and work jacket made by incarcerated people.
Prison Blues program details
Prison Blues is an Oregon-based clothing program that trains incarcerated adults in garment production using a 47,000-square-foot factory.
Rossi's connection to Bruton
Rossi portrayed Bryan Bruton, a former prisoner who spent 10 years in prison after a manslaughter conviction.
Rossi's gratitude to Bruton
Rossi thanked Bruton for trusting him with his story: 'Thank you for trusting us with your story, my brother.'
“Thank you for trusting us with your story, my brother.”
Prison Blues impact
Prison Blues participants are 56 percent more likely to maintain good conduct and 50 percent less likely to return to prison.
Rossi's role in film
Rossi's role in Bruton connects to his past as a former prisoner and his work in criminal justice rehabilitation.
The headline
Theo Rossi wore Prison Blues jeans and jacket made by incarcerated people to Bruton's U.S. premiere at Austin Film Festival.
