CONNECTICUT, January 23, 2020

The IndieFEST Film Awards, recognized by IMDB and a top 100 reviewed film festival on Film Freeway, has awarded THE SWEETEST LAND a Humanitarian Award of Distinction.  Each year IndieFEST bestows Humanitarian Awards to deserving filmmakers who are committed to making a difference through impactful filmmaking that highlights a critical need of our time while demonstrating exceptional filmmaking skill.

This Humanitarian Award honors filmmakers who bring awareness to issues of Ecological, Political, Social Justice, Health and Wellness, combined with outstanding production techniques.

This is not an award that can be submitted for.  Rather, selections are hand picked by the staff and judges from films received throughout the year.

On behalf of the cast and crew of THE SWEETEST LAND, we are honored for the recognition and thank the IndieFest Film Awards. We remain committed to advocacy efforts which focus on the highest quality, evidence-based prevention programs and strategies for youth and families in-need.   Violence is preventable.

THE SWEETEST LAND – SYNOPSIS:

In urban America, there are community promises made, triumphant political speeches performed and conditions, which rarely change.     Yet when the gunshots sound and blood spills, who shows up?

From the midnight surgeons, to a community on the brink of hope and sacrifice, THE SWEETEST LAND investigates real stories of violence, prevention and change, where complacency can no longer be an option.

THE SWEETEST LAND has been awarded “Best Documentary”  from the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, Docs Without Borders Film Festival,  the Queens World Film Festival and the Los Angeles Film Awards.  It has been featured in over 17 national film festivals including the Lower East Side Film Festival in NYC,  New Haven Docs at Yale University and many others nationwide.

Published by Jeffrey Teitler

CONNECTICUT, January 19, 2019

We are honored to announce the SAN DIEGO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL has selected THE SWEETEST LAND.  Founded in 2002, the San Diego Black Film Festival has grown to become one of the largest black film festivals in the country.   THE SWEETEST LAND will screen on Saturday Feb 1st.  For tickets and additional information CLICK HERE

SYNOPSIS:

In urban America, there are community promises made, triumphant political speeches performed and conditions, which rarely change.     Yet when the gunshots sound and blood spills, who shows up?

From the midnight surgeons, to a community on the brink of hope and sacrifice, THE SWEETEST LAND investigates real stories of violence, prevention and change, where complacency can no longer be an option.

THE SWEETEST LAND has been awarded “Best Documentary”  from the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, Docs Without Borders Film Festival,  the Queens World Film Festival and the Los Angeles Film Awards.  It has been featured in over 17 national film festivals including the Lower East Side Film Festival in NYC,  New Haven Docs at Yale University and many others nationwide.

CONNECTICUT, December 26th, 2019

We are pleased to announce THE SWEETEST LAND has won a prestigious Award of Merit Special Mention in SOCIAL JUSTICE  from the IndieFEST Film Awards.

The IndieFEST Film Awards, recognized by IMDB, awards film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry.

We are also pleased to announce a BRONZE award from the LATITUDE FILM AWARDS – LONDON as well as a SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD at the 2019 (IN)JUSTICE FOR ALL FILM FESTIVAL.

On behalf of the cast and crew of THE SWEETEST LAND, we are thrilled the message is getting out, that improvement in victims care and violence prevention remains possible and that lives can matter.    With that, we are pleased to release a HOLIDAY MESSAGE from THE SWEETEST LAND

Have a safe and happy holiday season.  Much more to come in 2020.

SYNOPSIS:

In urban America, there are community promises made, triumphant political speeches performed and conditions, which rarely change.     Yet when the gunshots sound and blood spills, who shows up?

From the midnight surgeons, to a community on the brink of hope and sacrifice, THE SWEETEST LAND investigates real stories of violence, prevention and change, where complacency can no longer be an option.

THE SWEETEST LAND has been awarded “Best Documentary”  from the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, Docs Without Borders Film Festival,  the Queens World Film Festival and the Los Angeles Film Awards.  It has been featured in over 17 national film festivals including the Lower East Side Film Festival in NYC,  New Haven Docs at Yale University and many others nationwide.

We are so pleased to announce upcoming screenings of THE SWEETEST LAND at multiple film festivals in Saint Lous, Austin and Miami.  Special thanks to the Capital City Black Film Festival, Urban Film Festival, commUNITY Arts Festival.  Violence can be prevented.

COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL – SAINT LOUIS, MO – SEPT 8

CAPITAL CITY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 1 • 5:54PM – 7:06PM

URBAN FILM FESTIVAL in Miami, FL, SAT, AUGUST 31st at 11:50-2:00

We are pleased to announce that the Fort Worth Independent Film Showcase has awarded The Sweetest Land a Best Documentary Feature, within the out-of-state film genre.

On behalf of those in the film as well as those who have worked so hard on it, thank you for recognizing the often overlooked survivors of inner city violence, the first responders, medics and our immediate need to improve conditions for all.

Check back for additional updates and screenings.

This week THE SWEETEST LAND was honored to receive the endorsement of CT Against Gun Violence.   Lobbying in Connecticut for over 25 years, CAGV focuses on the reduction of gun violence through education, coalition building and legislative action.

For many years we have been looking for a film that speaks to diverse communities, advocates and supporters of gun violence prevention alike, and that accurately portrays the sad truth of gun violence in Connecticut, specifically the violence that occurs in urban communities.  The Sweetest land is just the film we have been looking for. 

The Sweetest Land does a brilliant job of exposing the plaque of gun violence that has become a public health crisis in the United States.  While there are many films out there that try to show the long-term devastation that gun violence has caused, this film accurately captures the reality that many of America’s cities face every day.   While suburban gun violence has gotten much of the attention in the media, this important film refocuses our attention and exposes decades long urban gun violence that exists in cities like Hartford, CT.   THE SWEETEST LAND does an excellent job humanizing this problem and allows us to get closer to the families and survivors of gun violence.   After seeing this film, people will be compelled to want to find common sense solutions to this senseless violence.

CT Against Gun Violence is proud to endorse the Sweetest Land.  

 Jeremy Stein – Executive Director – CT Against Gun Violence

Thank you CAGV for standing with THE SWEETEST LAND’s urban victims and families.   According to the CDC, violence is preventable…but only if cities and states implement methods based in the best available evidence.   A recent national study revealed that only  5% of such violence prevention organizations could prove their methods were effective at reducing violence.  That number must be improved.   Lives can matter.

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We are pleased to announce THE SWEETEST LAND is an OFFICIAL SELECTION within the FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT FILM SHOWCASE.   The film will be featured this July 26, 2019 in Fort Worth, TX .  FWIFS is a top 100 best reviewed festivals on Film Freeway.  LIVES CAN MATTER.

 THE SWEETEST LAND is a selected finalist in the Davinci Film Awards.  Stay tuned for upcoming screenings and additional awards.  Violence is preventable. Lives must matter!

We are pleased to announce THE SWEETEST LAND has won an OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE AWARD within SOCIAL ISSUES from DOCS WITHOUT BORDERS FILM FESTIVAL

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