Reviews & Quotes | Reimagining Safety

Rider University | Dr. Reggie Walker, Director of EOP
"Remaining Safety was just the documentary we need in today's climate, as it forced us to confront ourselves with the hard questions around policing and safety in this country." 

Hân Trần | Washington Human Rights Commissioner
"This documentary is not just a film; it's a vital blueprint and a solid primer for a future that prioritizes the humanity and dignity of every individual."

Lander University | Dr. Brian Pitman, Assistant Professor of Criminology
"[Reimagining Safety] amplifies the ramifications of the criminal legal system predicated on racialized violence. Moreover, the film’s explorations of what communities have done to reimagine safety are great primers for students who wonder 'what a world without police look like?'"

California State University, Los Angeles | Khadija Monk, Ph.D.
"Reimagining Safety is essential viewing for faculty and students in criminal justice and the social sciences, especially given our current politically divided and anti-woke climate. The documentary highlights the link between unresolved racial issues in the United States and the development of the criminal justice system, emphasizing that these problems will persist until we engage in an honest conversation about the nation's origins. It shows that as we erase how our nation got to this point, we weaken our ability to develop equitable solutions."

Claremont Lincoln University | Stephanie Varnon-Hughes, PhD, Dean of Teaching, Learning, & Leadership
"Reimagining Safety, as a film and project, serves as a model for both the kind of scholar-practitioner activism possible when linking filmmaking as an art with community-based research and an invitation to galvanize viewers and leaders across the US."

John Jay College of Criminal Justice | Nicole C. McKenna, Ph.D.
“Reimagining Safety is a must-watch for college courses focused on criminal justice, community safety, and corrections! [...] This film stands out as different from others because it provides specific practices from multiple points of view that students can immediately engage in to transform their communities. I cannot recommend this film enough!"

University of Washington Tacoma | Eric Madfis, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice
“Reimagining Safety is an eye-opening documentary that boldly challenges traditional perspectives on criminal legal systems and introduces viewers to a transformative vision of community safety and accountability. This film delves into the intersections of justice, public safety, and systemic reform, highlighting voices and solutions that are often marginalized in mainstream conversations. Through its nuanced storytelling, it can serve as a vital resource for educators, activists, students, and anyone seeking to better understand how a community- centered approach can reshape our current punishment-oriented systems."

Olayemi Olurin | Movement Lawyer and Political Commentator
"An incredible, transformative resource that we absolutely NEED everyone to see!"

Bunchy Carter | Minister of Defense, The Black Panther Party Washington State
"An era-defining documentary [that] will be a part of political education classes for the Panthers!"

Chuck Modiano | Justice Journalist
"An absolute must-see documentary!"

Baz Dreisinger | Founder of the Prison-to-College Pipeline, Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Founding Executive Director of Incarceration Nations Network
"An indispensable account of a movement that continues to change the face of justice in the US!"