Serving Time

Life after Riker’s Island looks bleak for Frederick, a young man trying to make his way back into one of the most divided cities in the world, New York City. His attempts to find a job after years of incarceration lead to closed doors and unreturned phone calls. Without opportunities allowing for easier re-entry, the city’s recidivism rate is among the highest in the country.
Now, a Maple-themed food truck — inspired by Quebecois cuisine — employs men like Frederick, providing them a chance to break away from a cycle of poverty and crime. Overcoming the shame and recovering from a history of self-blame are just some of the challenges facing these men. Will a small group of people be able to change society’s understanding of the United States’ Criminal Justice system and break the stigma of incarceration through the universality of food?

  • Sana Malik
    Director
  • Sean Liliani
    Director
  • Sana Malik
    Producer
  • Sean Liliani
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Socio-political, Criminal Justice
  • Completion Date:
    January 16, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival
    Peterborough
    January 30, 2016
Director - Sana Malik, Sean Liliani