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Active Voices: Gun Reform Activism in Rochester, NY

This documentary considers the motivations and methods of individuals driven to political activism, focusing on calls for gun reform that arose after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018. The film focuses on activity in one city in Upstate New York.

  • Jeremy Sarachan
    Director
  • Jeremy Sarachan
    Producer
  • Joshua Ramos
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 29, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Buffalo International Film Festival
    Buffalo
    United States
    October 13, 2019
    North American Premiere
  • Great Lakes Shorts Film Festival

    United States
    October 10, 2019
  • Shmoovies
    Rochester
    United States
    February 6, 2020
    Audience Favorite
  • SR Socially Relevant Film Festival
    New York City (Online)
    United States
    June 23, 2020
Director Biography - Jeremy Sarachan

Jeremy Sarachan is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Media and Communication at St. John Fisher College, teaching courses in web design, interactive art, film, and media studies.

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Director Statement

The subject of this film, gun violence in America, won't go away. This film focuses on the local level, showcasing individuals determined to fight for gun control laws as activists and artists, despite political barriers.