2021 ShortFest Archive
On April 22, 2020, Daniel Hernandez was killed by LAPD officer Toni McBride, who has not faced any charges. The film examines the Los Angeles police union and LAPD's systemic abuses of power, as well as the work of activists who demand elected officials divest from the police.
In competition for Best U.S. Short.
In competition for Best U.S. Short.
film synopsis
film details
| Director: | Madeline Kate Kann, Carter Stoddard |
| Producers: | Laura Aguirre, Sean Huntley |
| Screenwriter: | Madeline Kate Kann, Joe Mischo, Carter Stoddard |
| Cinematographers: | Madeline Kate Kann, Tara Violet Niami |
| Editor: | Mia Fernandez, Jeremy Gray, Sean Huntley |
| Music: | Alexander Babbit, Ryan York |
| Cast: | Maria Hernandez, Marina Vergara, Baba Akili, George Gascón, Nithya Raman, Mike Bonin |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | in English/Spanish with English subtitles |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Running Time: | 23 minutes |
| Premiere Status: | World Premiere |
| Primary Company: | The Future Left |
| Contact Email: | itslaurafrances@gmail.com |
| Website: | https://thefutureleft.com/who-do-you-protect |