In 1999, nine-year-old Emmanuel Sanford-Durant and his family began filming their daily lives inAmerica’s most dangerous neighborhood — just 17 blocks behind the U.S. Capitol. They'vebeen filming ever since. Made in a unique collaboration with filmmaker and journalist DavyRothbart, and spanning two decades, 17 BLOCKS illuminates a nation's ongoing crisis throughone family's raw, stirring, and deeply personal saga.

17 Blocks

In the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and filmed over a 20 year period, a Black family lives under gun violence, addiction, and poverty.

Enjoy a free, recorded Q&amp;A with director Davy Rothbart as well as subjects Cheryl and Smurf Sanford. Moderated by Academy Award winner Marshall Curry and Michael-Sean Spence from Everytown for Gun Safety.

17 Blocks: Q&A with Director & Subjects

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