SINCE I BEEN DOWN is a documentary that explores the impact of the three-strikes law and systemic inequality on a community in Tacoma, Washington. The film follows the stories of children who were imprisoned for life without parole, and how they formed a community of healing and education behind bars. It also examines the social and economic factors that led to the decay of the community, including poverty, racism, and a culture of punishment.
Since I Been Down
Trapped in a cycle of violence and false promises, a community's youth struggle with misguided policies. But 40 years later, a surprising path to redemption and healing emerges from an unexpected place: a correctional facility.
