Jailhouse to Milhouse

*MICHIGAN PREMIERE // FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE*
*NOTE: This program contains a film with the Content Warnings: Self-Harm and Sexual Abuse

Jailhouse to Milhouse

*Content Warnings: Self-Harm and Sexual Abuse
This is the courageous journey of Pamela Hayden, voice of the plucky, resilient Milhouse on “The Simpsons”: After surviving an abusive boarding school and juvenile jail, as well as other setbacks, Pamela now speaks to teen girls about overcoming obstacles and turning their dreams into reality. Her story is told with surprising humor and great candor.

*FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE*
ScrapFest is a repurpose-focused art festival centered around a scrap metal sculpture competition in Lansing, Michigan. With only one hour to pick out 500 pounds of metal from the scrapyard and only four weeks to transform that metal into a breathtaking sculpture, the entire process is a race against the clock. This documentary follows three teams of artists through the 2023 event as they construct their pieces in the hopes of winning first place. Focusing on the artist’s history, motivations, creative problem-solving, hopes, fears, and personal goals, viewers of “ScrapFest” will get a never-before-seen look at everything that goes into the art that’s presented on festival weekend. But the path to success is not a straight line as the teams face unexpected obstacles on their creative journey to complete their pieces. How deep do they have to dig to get to the finish line and who will take home the coveted trophy?