Step into the lives of remarkable individuals and explore the richness of the human experience through these compelling documentary shorts from the Academy Award-winning Breakwater Studios.
Films in this program contain mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
Every month, over 10,000 developmentally disabled people are sent to prison in the United States. Most are represented by public defenders--overburdened attorneys provided by the state. In 2021, California opened a complex legal pathway for them to appeal for treatment instead of prison time. Johnny's case is one of the first attempts to do so.
Film Contact:
Breakwater Studios
hello@breakwaterstudios.com
323-522-3870
- Year2023
- Runtime19 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereMidwest Premiere
- GenreCurrent Events/History, Disabilities, Human Rights,Latinx/Latin American
- Subtitle LanguageYes
- Content WarningMature Themes
- Social Media
- DirectorBen Proudfoot
- ProducerRachel Greenwald
- CastNoah Cox, Elda Torres
Step into the lives of remarkable individuals and explore the richness of the human experience through these compelling documentary shorts from the Academy Award-winning Breakwater Studios.
Films in this program contain mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
Every month, over 10,000 developmentally disabled people are sent to prison in the United States. Most are represented by public defenders--overburdened attorneys provided by the state. In 2021, California opened a complex legal pathway for them to appeal for treatment instead of prison time. Johnny's case is one of the first attempts to do so.
Film Contact:
Breakwater Studios
hello@breakwaterstudios.com
323-522-3870
- Year2023
- Runtime19 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereMidwest Premiere
- GenreCurrent Events/History, Disabilities, Human Rights,Latinx/Latin American
- Subtitle LanguageYes
- Content WarningMature Themes
- Social Media
- DirectorBen Proudfoot
- ProducerRachel Greenwald
- CastNoah Cox, Elda Torres