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\"I wanted to tell that version of the story, because I think that the hearts and minds are what's going to help change these laws and help change people's perspective on incarceration and people who are incarcerated and families of those incarcerated, so I feel very fortunate to have been able to tell this story,\" the filmmaker continued.

Irons shared the range of emotions that he's felt since coming out of prison, marrying Moore and starting a new life.

\"It's like being awakened -- or coming back to life again after almost living in a frozen land,\" he said. \"Coming out in society and just being embraced with love and goodness and just people embracing me and wanting to encourage me and check on me. It matters. I want that for other prisoners that come out of prison and people that are wrongly convicted.\"

Four-time @WNBA champion. Two-time Olympic gold medalist. One incredible tale. @MooreMaya and Jonathan Irons' story is told in our next @30for30. pic.twitter.com/K8QqCVLvJp

— espnW (@espnW) July 9, 2021

Irons added that he has not felt the same stigma that can come with that transition, hailing his wife for her unwavering support.

\"I'm so grateful to be married to Maya, she's been instrumental in my transition and just helping me understand the world and society,\" Irons said.

“Breakaway” premieres July 13 at 9 PM ET on ESPN.

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