{"product_id":"the-sentence-fyc","title":"The Sentence FYC","description":"The Sentence FYC DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY Rudy Valdez mandatory minimum prison drug \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e HBO \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2019 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE SENTENCE   FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Sentence\"\u003cbr\u003e is an HBO documentary directed by Rudy Valdez, which premiered in 2018. The film is a deeply personal and emotional exploration of the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing on families. It tells the story of Valdez's sister, Cindy Shank, who was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her minor involvement with a drug ring years after the crime took place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe documentary focuses on the effects of Cindy's incarceration on her three young daughters, her husband, and her extended family. It highlights the harsh realities of mandatory minimum sentences, particularly how they disproportionately affect non-violent offenders and their families. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValdez, who filmed the documentary over the course of Cindy's imprisonment, captures intimate moments of his nieces growing up without their mother and the struggles the family faces as they navigate the criminal justice system. The film also documents the family's advocacy efforts for Cindy's release and broader criminal justice reform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Sentence\" is both a personal story and a broader commentary on the consequences of America's sentencing laws, shedding light on the human cost of these policies. The documentary was well-received and won the U.S. Documentary Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HBO","offers":[{"title":"Used In Pamphlet","offer_id":49813792915734,"sku":"105294","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202663191715484scan.jpg?v=1780539603","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-sentence-fyc","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}