The Sentence

In "The Sentence", a gripping documentary that dissects the cruel realities of mandatory minimum drug sentencing, we witness the personal toll on Cindy Shank, a mother of three serving a 15-year federal prison sentence for her tangential involvement with a Michigan drug ring years prior. Captured by her brother over the course of ten years, this intimate portrait reveals the devastating consequences of this outdated policy on individuals and their loved ones. Through Cindy's story, "The Sentence" sheds light on a systemic failing that disproportionately affects marginalized communities.