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MICHAEL PENNY

Main Micro-Documentary

Michael was sentenced to life in prison. After three decades behind bars, he won his freedom through clemency. Michael speaks on his experience being incarcerated, his relationship with his mother, and how he centers hope, community, and supportive environments in this micro-doc. ​

Extended Interview

Long-form interview with Michael Penny.

Short Clip

In this short clip, he discusses re-invention, baggage, and personal growth.
BACK TO "WE ARE MORE"
Page Photos & Set Still Photography by Karina Mireya

“You gotta have a cornerstone to build a building, right? If the cornerstone is not there, the building gon' collapse. The cornerstone ain't there, man -- you takin' it away. [...] You lockin' up they daddys, they mamas, the people that can make a difference in they life. You wanna make your neighborhoods better? You gotta create environments for people you put out to help with that process.”
MICHEAL PENNY

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  • Productions
    • Film >
      • "No Cop Doc"
      • "Chi DNA"
      • "Seguimos Aquí"
      • "Calvin's Story"
      • "What's Beef?"
      • "Blue Notes"
    • SoapBox Action Works
    • Commercial PSAs >
      • Save Antibiotics
      • First Wheels
  • Organizing
    • SoapBox Action Works >
      • The Final 5 Campaign
      • "We Are More"
      • Defund CPD
      • Erase the Database
      • COVID-19
      • 2020 Uprisings
      • Obama CBA
      • Census 2020
      • Crossroads Fund
      • Judges Matter
      • #NoCopAcademy
      • Archives
    • Education & Workshops
    • Live Events >
      • Chi DNA Speaker Series
      • Fitness Against Fascism
  • Podcast
    • About
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