Dr. Joshua Mitchell

Biography

Joshua Mitchell’s dissertation examines prisoner-edited newspapers, offering insights into the history of film and television exhibition in U.S. and Canadian prisons. His research contributes to the understanding of media practices in carceral settings and the impact of these practices on public perception of incarceration. Through his academic work, he engages with various interdisciplinary methodologies, drawing from media studies, cultural studies, and prison studies to analyze the intersections of media and the prison system. He received a Master’s degree from the University of California, Riverside in 2011, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 2008. His ongoing research interests include the role of media in shaping narratives about justice and punishment, as well as the experiences of marginalized communities within the media landscape.

Research Interests