15 to Life, Kenneth's Story
A film produced and directed by Nadine Pequeneza, cinematographer Stefan Randström, sound recordist Paul Adlaf, editor Ricardo Acosta, and music composer Alex Khaskin (HitPlay Productions). The documentary takes viewers inside the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa, Florida during Kenneth Young's hearing for a reduced sentenced in front of Judge Daniel Sleet. He's a judge who's expression throughout the film is one of a man who left their discretion in never never land. Florida is home to 77 youth of the 128 with the opportunity to be freed from their life sentences after the Supreme Court ruled life sentences for children illegal in 2010 for crimes less than murder. More than 2,500 have been condemned to die in prison. The United States is the only country in the world to sentence it's children to die in prison.
For information on the film check out the links below.
POV Documentaries with a Point of View / 15 to Life: click here
HitPlay Productions / Vimeo: click here
15 to Life Facebook: click here
Website: 15tolifethefilm.com
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