Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
New Jersey Drive is an experimental film that explores the lives of African-American youths involved in car thefts and gang activities. The story revolves around a group of friends who navigate the dark and violent world of the streets, dealing with corruption, murder, and police brutality. The film delves into themes of loyalty, friendship, and the struggles faced by troubled teens in the urban environment of New Jersey.
Aundrey Burno, a black youth looking down the wrong end of a murder charge -- for which a conviction could result in a lifetime in prison -- appears to be the epitome of an unrepentant thug. Speaking to viewers, he claims to have done whatever was necessary to survive on the mean streets, to earn the respect of his criminal peers. But as his case progresses and his younger brother, Kevin, faces the same choices he did -- to become a thug or not -- a very different Aundrey reveals himself.
We Came to Heal” follows H.O.L.L.A!’s Healing Justice Movement - over a three years period capturing Healing Justice circles, the Healing Justice Summits and H.O.L.L.A!’ s human healing-centered praxis led by The Youth Organizing Collective (Y.O.C). We believe to move towards healing you need to create a space to build, to grow, and share our stories. Alone we are strong spirited, but together we are unstoppable in the fight to end all forms of violence in our Nation, our families and all relationships.
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