A Better Balimore
In the city of Baltimore after the death of Freddy Gray the lack of trust for Police Officer protection increases and the fear of their policing keeps tension between the citizens and the system.
Interview with Writer/Producer Renee Ambush
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
I made this film to give a humanistic view of Law Enforcers, especially from my home town of Baltimore Maryland. This is a place that has seen its share of negative media even from the current President. I want viewers to see the person in the uniform, behind the badge and who carries a gun. Giving this insight and shedding light on the conflict with what the officer has to endure from the department they took an oath to and the streets they must protect. This short also touches on the subject of Domestic Violence without our law agency. I want to create real answers to Baltimore problems for positive resolutions and outcomes.
Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
As a member of the audience, you should watch this film to change your perspective about who a Law Enforcer is beyond their job description. The viewer should really take a deeper look into how important every human being is and that ALL Lives Matter.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
Personal themes would be the fall of humanity/love for all/ trust in Justice.
The universal theme is being the current state of our world leader and the overall negativity toward officers and the heighten media surrounding police brutality.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?
The script truly evolved over the course of its development.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
Feedback includes but not limited to:
* a story not focusing on the problems but giving light to problems are as a means to solutions
* a different approach to seeing law enforcers
* real look at the struggles of law enforcers
* bringing the teen and young adults view of protection
Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?
Yes, the feedback surprised my point of view as I was not aware that others took interest in core human understanding.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?
I am looking to achieve and build more awareness of individual and community's responsibility as it relates how we are policed. I would like to achieve a better perspective on the importance of all lives. I want to encourage and promote love and love in action not hate and its causes for demise.
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?
I am looking for buyers, sales agents and distributors to come of board to amplify this film message.
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
In all I want to films impact to be a change for the better; to see and operate in HOPE for better relationships between our law enforcers and the community it serves.
What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?
If ALL LIVES MATTER are the lives of the officers who protect our streets included in the ALL.
Interview: February 2020
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A Better Balimore
In the city of Baltimore after the death of Freddy Gray the lack of trust for Police Officer protection increases and the fear of their policing keeps tension between the citizens and the system.
Length: 35:33
Director: Trevor Hansford
Producer: Renee Ambush
Writer: Renee Ambush, Jael Toppin, Trevor Hansford
About the writer, director and producer:
TREVOR HANSFORD is a seasoned Director with many successful projects.
RENEE AMBUSH is a published author, singer/songwriter and overcomer.
JAEL TOPPIN is a 15-year-old writer, actress and visionary
Key cast: Tyrone Dubois(Frank Hicks), Ahesha Catalano (Sheia Owens), Ashley Jeffrey (Michelle Mitchell) Jael Toppin (Taneisha Jackson)
Looking for: distributors, buyers
Instagram: @abetterbalimore
Hashtags used: #ABetterBalimoreFilm #Justice #AllLivesMatter #Baltimore #CrabTalk #DomesticViolence #Freedom
Made in association with: Trevor Hansford & 46 Linden Pictures