DEPE Space: Natural Life, a film by Tirtza Even

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Natural Life, an experimental video installation, will immerse visitors in the experience of over 2,500 prisoners in the United States who are serving mandatory life sentences for crimes committed when they were minors. Focusing on the extreme case of Michigan's legal system, Natural Life portrays the ripple effect that the juvenile justice system's imbalance has had on the lives not only of the incarcerated youth and the victims of their crime, but on family members, law enforcement, legal officials and the community at large.

DEPE Space Panel Discussions

Thursday, February 26, 7pm
Saturday, March 28, 7pm
Despite a global consensus that children cannot be held to the same standards of responsibility as adults and recognition that children are entitled to special protection and treatment, the United States is the only country in the world that allows life without parole sentencing for youth. A panel of experts will explore the juvenile life without parole issue and consider current reform legislation in Michigan.


DEPE Space is the Department of Education and Public Engagement’s residency program for creative and spirited individuals of any discipline who are interested in a project which focuses on learning and visitor engagement. Launched in 2012, the residency length ranges from one week to one month and ties conceptually to MOCAD’s exhibition programming. Six to nine residencies are offered each year. DEPE Space residents produce an installation, public performance, talk, workshop, Family Day event, and often visit local K-12 schools, colleges and universities.

DEPE Space Residency Natural Life is organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and curated by Curator of Education and Public Engagement Amy Corle