![]() ![]() “756” also uses hi8 archival footage which Leah shot herself, making this a true authorial collaboration. Leah obtained an associates degree in social work from Columbia University through the Prison Ivy program and in addition to her academic pursuits, her time inside was spent helping other women through their personal challenges, a project that laid the groundwork for her current community efforts with domestic abuse survivors.įilmed during the height of covid in the dead of winter and shot on stunning 35mm Fuji stock with vintage Panavision lenses, the setup was helmed by Matt Klammer (HBO's WIG). “Seven Hundred Fifty-Six” studies the tribulations of Leah, who spent twenty-two years in a New York women's correctional facility-something that she describes as akin to being "stuck in time" as she tries to catch up on lost time as a mother, grandmother, and loving daughter. Through the mundanity of Leah Faria's 756th day on parole her story is told as she traverses New York City on one of her many hustles, including refilling PPE kits for various businesses. The 17- minute film highlights the challenges of reentry after a life sentence in prison. NEW YORK (March 21, 2022) - “Seven Hundred Fifty-Six”, a new documentary from Andree Ljutica debuts today on Nowness, the award-winning video channel premiering the best in global arts and culture. Film explores the challenges of life after incarceration for a grandmother in New York City on her 756 th day on parole ![]()
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