By Matt Mueller Culture Editor Published May 26, 2016 at 7:26 AM

This morning, Milwaukee Film announced that it would be hosting the world premiere of "Milwaukee 53206," a documentary chronicling the lives of those who live in the 53206 zip code, which has the highest rate of incarceration for African American males in the country. 

"We are excited to work with Milwaukee Film to premiere 'Milwaukee 53206' here, in the very city our film takes place," said director Keith McQuirter in a press release. "The people of the city have been extraordinary allies in helping us tell this story, and it’s my hope that it reflects the experience of what life is like with an incarcerated loved one. It’s also my hope the film will offer an avenue for people to look deeper into the justice system and how it’s impacting families and communities, not just in the 53206 zip code, but across the nation."

The world premiere screening will take place at the Oriental Theatre on Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Immediately after the screening, Milwaukee Film will also host a Q&A with the filmmakers, film subjects and community leaders to discuss the film and the issues with the audience.

Free tickets for the screening will be made available to Milwaukee Film members, sponsors and select Milwaukee community groups. A limited number of tickets will also be available by request, while the general public will be able to request free tickets – or more information on the film and the screening – by emailing screenings@mkefilm.org by June 3. 

Matt Mueller Culture Editor

As much as it is a gigantic cliché to say that one has always had a passion for film, Matt Mueller has always had a passion for film. Whether it was bringing in the latest movie reviews for his first grade show-and-tell or writing film reviews for the St. Norbert College Times as a high school student, Matt is way too obsessed with movies for his own good.

When he's not writing about the latest blockbuster or talking much too glowingly about "Piranha 3D," Matt can probably be found watching literally any sport (minus cricket) or working at - get this - a local movie theater. Or watching a movie. Yeah, he's probably watching a movie.