CRIME + PUNISHMENT

2018 | US | 112 mins. | Hulu & IFC Films

Direct/Prod/Edit/DP: Stephen Maing
Prod: Ross Tuttle, Eric Metzgar
Edit: Eric Metzgar

Amidst a landmark class action lawsuit over illegal policing quotas, Crime + Punishment chronicles the remarkable efforts and struggles of a group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and the young minorities they are pressured to arrest and summons in New York City.

A highly intimate and cinematic experience with unprecedented access, Crime + Punishment examines the United States' most powerful police department through the brave endeavors of a group of active duty officers and one unforgettable private investigator who risk their careers and safety to bring light to harmful policing practices which have plagued the precincts and streets of New York City for decades.

AWARDS

Oscar shortlist | Best Documentary Feature

Emmy Award | Outstanding Social Issue Film

Sundance Film Festival | Special Jury Award for Social Impact

IDA | Courage Under Fire Award

National Board of Review | Top Five Documentaries

Victoria, TX Indie Film Festival | Best Documentary

IFFBoston | Grand Jury Prize for Documentary Feature

Montclair Film Festival | New Jersey Films Award / Special Jury Prize Social Impact

Mammoth Lakes Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature

Greenwich International Film Festival | Best Social Impact Film

Newburyport Documentary Film Festiva l Best Feature Film

Loft Film Festival | Social Justice Award

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