SINCE I BEEN DOWN

Feature Documentary, 2020
Co-created with Jimmie Lewis Productions & June Films

Saman Maydani / Editor, Writer, Producer
Carlos Esparza / Composer, Assistant Editor
Canh Nguyen / Cinematographer

In America’s backyard, a community held captive by policies targeting gangs and drugs, sacrifices their youth for a false sense of justice, and safety. Nearly forty years later, a true path to justice and healing is led from inside their prison walls.

Festivals
Official Selection 2020 Cleveland International Film Festival
Official Selection 2020 DOCNYC
Official Selection 2020 Portland International Film Festival
Official Selection 2020 Tacoma Film Festival
Official Selection 2020 Freep Film Festival
Official Selection 2021 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Official Selection 2021 Halifax Black Film Festival
Official Selection 2021 Toronto Black Film Festival

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Available for streaming on Sundance Now, iTunes, Apple TV, Amazon, Vudu & YouTube