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The United States locks away 6 to 10 times more people than other Western societies. Why are so many Americans in prison, and should the government be promoting other solutions over imprisonment? Journalist Alan Elsner looks at the U.S. prison system from the inside out. Then, Ben Cohen (of Ben & Jerry’s) shares some tips for effective political involvement in the months leading up to the 2004 presidential elections. Barry Lopez on his new short story collection, Resistance. And a look at the latest in Brazilian cinema with director Joel Zito Araujo and Jytte Jensen, curator of MoMA’s "Premiere Brazil!" series, opening tonight at the Film Forum. They'll be joined by Milton Goncalves, a well-known actor in Brazil who stars in "Daughters of the Wind."