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The SentenceThe Sentence

The Sentence

October 8, 2018

Monday, 6:45 PM

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

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The Sentence, Rudy Valdez (Dir.), 85 minutes, USA, 2018

BIFF USA: Domestic Documentaries

WNY Premiere

Rudy Valdez examines how draconian mandatory drug sentencing laws affect families after his sister Cindy Shank is sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. An HBO Documentary Films Release.

Festivals: Sundance (Audience Award Winner - Documentary)

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    Directed by: Rudy Valdez

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    Still from The Sentence

    Directed by: Rudy Valdez

October 8, 2018

Monday, 6:45 PM

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

Venue Website ⟶

View on Facebook

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