Director's Statement

​American politics are overwhelmingly glum right now. Arrested (Again) shines a light on someone who fights through that darkness, and has for 35 years, to make a difference in the world. This film amplifies the theme that one person can make a difference, and that dissent—even against one’s government—is not only patriotic, it’s protected by one of the country’s founding documents. 

Director's Statement

​I always felt that there was something special about Minister Malik Shabazz and that he deserved his own film. I was lucky enough to tag along with him and his group of friends and activists for a long weekend of patrolling and marching one October. Community Patrol is the result of that time with them. His story and perspective speak to so many questions that I have about America, capitalism, and neoliberalism, that I couldn’t resist.

Director's Statement

​There’s a reason I no longer play Monopoly—it’s an anger-inducing lesson in capitalism gone wrong. I feel the same way about internet service providers (ISPs) across America; though it’s an imperfect metaphor, because unlike in Monopoly, ISPs don’t roll dice. I hope the ISP disinformation campaigns, political tricks, and abuses of power revealed in Do Not Pass Go will serve as ammo for communities looking to take back their small slice of the game board. 

Director's Statement

​Voter disenfranchisement is real in America. It’s one of the painful legacies of hundreds of years of systemic racism. Unless the story is told, it’s not going away. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, we set out to document the first presidential election since a 2013 Supreme Court ruling gutted the Voting Rights Act. This is what we found. 

Directors' Statement

​This film began when my grandma heard I was shooting a TV show in Texas and called to ask if I would film her kazoo band so they could try to get on The Ellen Degeneres Show. My first response was, “Grandma, you’re in a kazoo band?!” And my second, “Of course!” the film grew from there. 

Directors' Statement

​Water politics in the West is high drama and the story of the City of Weed encapsulates all the central themes: wealth and power, corruption and privatization. The absurdity of the situation coupled with quirky, unexpected activists allowed me to use humor to tell a very serious tale—and it’s hard to deny the charm of a David and Goliath story, especially when it turns out there’s hope for the little guy.