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