ABOUT THE FILM

LONG SYNOPSIS

Amidst a landmark class action lawsuit over illegal policing quotas, CRIME + PUNISHMENT intimately observes the real lives and struggles of a group of black and Latino whistleblower cops known as “The NYPD 12” and the young minorities they are pressured to arrest and summons in New York City.

Over four years of unprecedented access, the film cinematically exposes the interconnected stories of systemic injustice in New York City policing through the bold efforts of a group of active duty officers, an innocent young man stuck in Rikers and one unforgettable private investigator. They bravely risk their safety, careers and livelihoods to bring light to harmful policing practices which have plagued the precincts and streets of New York City for decades.

Director Stephen Maing

Producers Stephen Maing, Ross Tuttle, Eric Daniel Metzgar

Executive Producer Laura Poitras
Executive Producer for Field of Vision Charlotte Cook

Co-Producer Anne Neczypor

Associate Producer Talice Lee

Editors Eric Daniel Metzgar, Stephen Maing

Cinematographer Stephen Maing

Music Brendon Anderegg, Andrew Lafkas

FESTIVALS
2018: Sundance (World Premiere)

AWARDS
U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award For Social Impact Filmmaking (Sundance)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Blu-Ray, DVD