Celebrate our 2025 Pioneering Spirit Award honoree in this collection of his newly produced short documentaries.

Spotlight: Oscar® Winner Doug Blush

Celebrate our 2025 Pioneering Spirit Award honoree in this collection of his newly produced short documentaries.

"OUT HERE" is a story of redemption as social worker Mark, who has overcome his troubled past, works to house his Sacramento neighbors. As we see Mark “piecing shit together” it reveals the power of human connection and personal conviction. Public ContactLeslie Silveroutheredocumentary@gmail.com

Frightening/Disturbing Images, Mature Themes, Strong Language

English

OUT HERE

"OUT HERE" is a story of redemption as social worker Mark, who has overcome his troubled past, works to house his Sacramento neighbors. As we see Mark “piecing shit together” it reveals the power of human connection and personal conviction.

Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spends years seeking justice over the death of her son. At home, surrounded by photos of lost loved ones, she draws strength from cherished memories to keep fighting. Filmed over six years, this documentary marks the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death. Public ContactJered Eversonjered@carrythegrapefruit.com

Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner

Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, spends years seeking justice over the death of her son. At home, surrounded by photos of lost loved ones, she draws strength from cherished memories to keep fighting. Filmed over six years, this documentary marks the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death.

With unprecedented access to a new behavioral community in Salt Lake City, "The Breakthrough Group" follows several formerly incarcerated students as they undertake peer-led interventions to break through their negative behaviors and become functioning members of society again. Public ContactBen Rekhiben@reunitedstates.tv

The Breakthrough Group

With unprecedented access to a new behavioral community in Salt Lake City, "The Breakthrough Group" follows several formerly incarcerated students as they undertake peer-led interventions to break through their negative behaviors and become functioning members of society again.

This short documentary follows four young adults with intellectual disabilities in Fresno, California, as they start their professional careers, relying on a patchwork of family and community aid while navigating a fragmented system of state services. Public ContactAlex Herzalex@flyswatter.co

Middleground

This short documentary follows four young adults with intellectual disabilities in Fresno, California, as they start their professional careers, relying on a patchwork of family and community aid while navigating a fragmented system of state services.

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Spotlight: Oscar® Winner Doug Blush 

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