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The Franchise

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After serving 32 years in the prison system, Alejo Rodriguez uncovers the intricate connections between industry profits and incarceration in New York.

Length

90 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

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Virgilio Bravo

Producer/ Director

Vee Bravo is an independent documentary filmmaker, impact producer, and educator. Bravo has spearheaded the film education programs at Maysles Documentary Center and Tribeca Film Institute. As a filmmaker, Bravo directed and co-produced Estilo Hip Hop (PBS, 2009) and Primera (Max, 2021). He is a New York native, born in Chile.

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Sabrina Schmidt Gordon

Producer

Sabrina Schmidt Gordon is an award-winning documentary filmmaker & impact strategist who has distinguished herself as a producer, editor, and director. Career honors include the Dear Producer Award for excellence in independent filmmaking, Reel Sisters Trailblazer Award, Women at Sundance Fellowship, and membership to the Academy (AMPAS).

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