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Documentary Showcases TOSA’s Transformative Inmate Rehabilitation Success

11/11/2025

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Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, is an executive producer for Ben Rekhi's documentary short The Breakthrough Group about former inmates in The Other Side Academy (TOSA) in Salt Lake City.
TOSA's peer-driven model, without therapists, yields a recidivism rate below 20%, far under 70%.
Maclin highlights transformation and accountability, reflecting his 17 years in prison.
The documentary aims to inspire those facing challenges to seek help and rebuild.

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Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, is an executive producer for Ben Rekhi's documentary short The Breakthrough Group about former inmates in The Other Side Academy (TOSA) in Salt Lake City.
TOSA's peer-driven model, without therapists, yields a recidivism rate below 20%, far under 70%.
Maclin highlights transformation and accountability, reflecting his 17 years in prison.
The documentary aims to inspire those facing challenges to seek help and rebuild.