The Sentence of Michael Thompson

The Sentence of Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson is the longest serving non-violent offender in Michigan history and this year he is finally up for clemency. In 1994, he was arrested for selling three pounds of cannabis to a close friend turned police informant. He was sentenced to 42 to 60 years in prison and remains there even after Michigan legalizes the recreational use and sale of cannabis.The film follows Michael’s daughter Rashawnda and his lawyer Kim during the fight for clemency and examines the harm the war on drugs has caused on communities and explores paths forward as national Cannabis legalization gets closer to becoming a reality. Please look into the work over at https://ift.tt/Cu1OZDs on how to get involved. All the love and gratitude to Michael, Rashawnda, and Kim and all the activists, researchers, and crew that helped in making this meaningful project. Official Selections: SXSW Film Festival - Audience Award Winner Palm Springs International Film Festival - Jury & Audience Award Winner Hamptons International Film Festival - Special Mention + Audience Award Winner River Run International Film Festival -Jury Award Winner Chicago Film Critics Film Festival - Audience Award Winner Traverse City Film Festival Santa Barbra Film Festival Doc NYC Film Festival Calgary International Film Festival Rhode Island International Film Festival Nashvile Film Festival Hollyshorts Film Festival Boston Globe Film Festival Indy Shorts International Film Festival Atlanta Film Festival Athen International Film Festival Rooftop Films Freep Film Festival Director: Kyle Thrash + Haley Elizabeth Anderson Producer: W. Ian Ross, Kyle Thrash Executive Producer: Bryn Mooser, Just Lacob, Kathryn Everett, Lydia Kives Executive Producer: Rashida Jones, Amanda Spain Executive Producer: William Crouse Production: Synonymous Pictures With Support from: Last Prisoner Project Cinematographer: Logan Triplett Editor: Matt Schaff Composer: Malcolm Parson Musicians: Jon Key, Dwayne Dugger II, Malcolm Parson Post sound: Calvin Pia Color: Joseph Bicknell Color Producer: Kristopher Young Titles: Eduardo Palma Production Sound Mixer: Nik Dranksoaki, Mark Haygen Assistant Camera: Kameron Donald, Hannah Noel B Camera: Noah Elliot Morrison G+E Specialty: Gavin Smith Production Manager: Jake Sharpless, Kathryna Postema Production Assistant: Andrew Diolio, Jose Marrero, Andre Rowlett, Arielle Mock Production Consultant: Robert Kandle Music Supervisor: Joe O'Riordan Archivist: Dorian Stern Researchers: Mira Edmonds, Emma Siskin