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Actor Wears Inmate-Made Clothes to Premiere
5 Nov
Summary
- Theo Rossi wore clothing made by incarcerated individuals.
- The clothing came from the Prison Blues program in Oregon.
- The film Bruton focuses on a father's prison sentence.
Actor Theo Rossi recently graced the "Bruton" film premiere at the Austin Film Festival in a unique ensemble. He opted to wear jeans and a work jacket crafted by individuals currently incarcerated in Oregon through the Prison Blues program.
Rossi chose this attire to directly connect the premiere's themes with the film's subject matter. "Bruton" chronicles the life of Bryan Bruton, a father who received a 10-year prison sentence for manslaughter. Rossi, who portrays Bruton, aimed to draw attention to the vocational skills and human connection fostered by programs like Prison Blues.
The Prison Blues initiative, established in 1989 at Oregon's Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, provides incarcerated adults with practical skills. The program reports that participants show improved conduct and reduced recidivism rates.
"Bruton" previously screened at Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival. The film delves into the profound impact of incarceration on both the individual and their family, particularly the lost years with loved ones. This role adds a significant dimension to Rossi's career, following his memorable turn as Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz in "Sons of Anarchy."
