Beyond the bloodshed and bullets, in urban America, there are communities where unprecedented courage resides, extraordinary families are tested and improvement is difficult to find…until now.
Envision Films and Jeffrey B. Teitler, in collaboration with Saint Francis Hospital, The Hartford Police Department, Mothers United Against Violence, and a community on the front lines of hope and sacrafice presents: THE SWEETEST LAND – a documentary film about violence, prevention and politics – where complacency can no longer be an option.
In Chicago 55 million dollars was recently spent on violence prevention initiatives. Much of these funds were difficult to track, spent on unproven methods and ineffective programs. The result left scores of at-risk youth, families and victims disconnected from the critical services they needed…. (Link) but who is responsible?
700 miles away, Hartford is the 14th most violent city in America. The crime rate is 200% higher than the national average. But amidst the millions spent and an unspeakable human toll, are conditions improving?
Go deeper with behind-the-scenes moments, extended interviews, and stories that didn’t make the final cut.
A behind-the-scenes look at the risks, sacrifice, and reality behind the story.
Extended interviews and raw footage exploring a community’s search for support.
The movement in action—stories of hope, healing, and taking back the streets.
The No Judgment Zone