• WHAT FREEDOM

    Directed by Paul James
    USA | 16 minutes | California Premiere | ACTS OF DEFIANCE

When a major construction project outside a juvenile detention facility gives Kadeem a chance to escape, he is forced to confront his desire for freedom and grace against the harsh reality of his place in society.

film details

Director: Paul James
Producers: Jessica Kelly, Findley Davidson, Joseph Restaino, Tony Stopperan
Screenwriter: Meghan Best
Cinematographers: Pascale Wiliams
Editor: S. Robyn Wilson
Music: Great Dane
Cast: Arthur McAlpine III, Cedric Joe, Bashir Salahuddin, Ashley Park, James McCauley, Justin Sintic
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2024
Running Time: 16 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Primary Company: Hungry Bull Productions
Contact Email: josephjrestaino@yahoo.com

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ACTS OF DEFIANCE

From desperate rescues to feverish escapes to stalwart resistance, these films highlight the lengths some will go to in order to fight for themselves, their principles, and others.

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