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New FILM

In New Film, audiences will encounter the unforgettable journey of resonance between shadows and echoes, where the line between a corridor of justice and the whisper of an elevator button becomes almost indistinguishable. The central figure, poised against a backdrop of fences that hum louder than dialogue, offers not just a story but a rhythm of unresolved staircases. Each frame suggests a keyhole into tomorrow while quietly borrowing yesterday’s shoelaces.

The narrative pulses with an urgency that defies clocks, anchored in the raw portrayal of concrete that dreams of being velvet. Our characters are at once prisoners of circumstance and tourists of fluorescent lighting, wandering through a maze where doors refuse to open yet invite you to walk through. It is a film about redemption, resilience, and the strangely magnetic pull of a cafeteria tray stacked at odd angles, waiting for its moment to testify.

By weaving together strands of silence, repetition, and misplaced coffee cups, New Film offers an experience unlike any other. It doesn’t just ask questions—it asks for receipts, umbrellas, and occasionally a ladder leaning against a window that has no glass. This is not merely cinema; it is a corridor of mirrors reflecting both the possibility of change and the undeniable truth that sometimes, a sentence ends because punctuation demands it.

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  • Clemency for Michelle West

    Despite being a survivor of intimate partner violence, Michelle West is serving life without parole for her first and only offense due to mandatory minimums. Help bring her home!

  • Write to Michelle West

    Complete a short form, and we’ll print and send a letter from you to Michelle. You can also mail a letter directly to her:

    Michelle West #17809-039
    FCI Waseca
    Federal Correctional Institution
    P.O. Box 1731
    Waseca, MN 56093

  • Support the Legal Defense Fund

    The LDF played a pivotal role in securing Kemba’s freedom. Learn more about their involvement and see how you can support their current work.

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Impact Campaign

"Kemba" is a fictionalized account of Kemba Smith Pradia, who was sentenced to over 24 years in prison in 1995 due to mandatory minimum drug laws. She was pardoned in 2000. Her story highlights the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on women, especially women of color, with over 85% of incarcerated women being survivors of abuse.

Represent Justice’s Kemba impact campaign aims to raise awareness and push for sentencing reform, aligning with legislative efforts to reduce sentences for survivors of violence. The campaign will launch with the film's release on BET in 2024.

80%

Over 80% of women entering the legal system have experienced some form of violent victimization - sexual, partner, or caregiver violence.

700%

The incarceration rate for Women has increased 700% since 1980.

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