Through private consultations with research-based organizations, a rough cut of THE SWEETEST LAND was presented to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Center.    In a rare and brave statement, the Center’s Director, Gary Lapidus wrote the following:

 “Your Documentary brings to light some of the many issues that comprise this complex problem.  The Injury Prevention Center at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center supports and endorses this work.”

“Communities like Hartford have no organized or unified response to violence that involves public health, medicine, law enforcement, mental health services, social work, judiciary, corrections, community organizations, state agencies and local activists.   While many mean well, often efforts undertaken to reduce violence are not proven and outcomes are not measured. ” 

Gary Lapidus PA-C, MPH – Director Injury Prevention Center – Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health, University of Connecticut’s School of Medici

On behalf of all those we filmed, THE SWEETEST LAND, thank you for your courage and honesty with the above statement.  We can be THE SWEETEST LAND