Stand Up, Don't Shoot - a Philadelphia Documentary

Описание: John Graves of Philadelphia brings us together, highlighting the vibrancy of the city and the ways we can come together, build, grow, and improve in this full-length documentary.

Featuring Almonese Boyles, Amirah Jennah, Barry Merrill, Chantay Love, Ebony Baggett, Douglas Rucker, Garvery Musa, Gina Murphy, James Aye, State Representative Joanna McClinton, Jocelyn Adams, State Representative Jordan Harris, Kendra Van De Water, Larry Patrick, Margaret Woods, Mazzie Casher, Syeeda Martin, Steven Pickens, and Zyhmir Ball.

Stand Up, Don’t Shoot is a documentary intent on highlighting the resilience, strength, and ongoing efforts within Philadelphia communities to combat violence and foster hope. Through compelling interviews, performances, and community stories, the film aims to educate, inspire, and create a lasting impact.

The documentary showcases community leaders, survivors, family members of victims, and organizations working tirelessly to promote peace, understanding, and justice. By sharing these stories, Stand Up, Don’t Shoot seeks to spark conversations, encourage action, and reinforce a collective sense of pride and identity among residents.

This project is sponsored by Phila. Office of Public Safety and supported by the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grants program, emphasizing community involvement and positive change.