Notes From The Field

A dramatisation of the accounts of people caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline that pushes underprivileged, minority youth into incarceration., From the stage to the screen Anna Deavere Smith showcases 18 voices affected by the school-to-prison pipeline. Parents, teachers, and students’ voices flow through Smith as she seeks to shine a light on those less fortunate., Adaptation of Anna Deavere Smith’s play takes aim at America’s failed justice system, epidemic of police brutality and ongoing fight for civil rights. Culled together from hours of personal interviews from across the country conducted by Smith, the film finds her transforming herself into diverse characters as she brings to life the stories of 18 real-life people, including current and former inmates, protesters, educators and politicians.