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Trailer: Addressing Gun Violence: Creating Visionaries, Storytellers and Community Activists

Vision Quilt partnered with Lighthouse Community Public Schools in Oakland, CA to create a FREE digital toolkit for grades 7-12 and community based organizations nationwide. This trailer presents an overview of the impact of that work on students, staff and community. Vision Quilt works with nationwide partners to help communities create their own solutions to gun violence through the power of art, education and inclusive systemic change efforts. Together, we prevent gun violence and build resilient communities. www.visionquilt.org.
Contact: visionquilt@gmail.com.

  • Caz Stuart
    Director
    Survivor, Lonely Planet, Gordon Ramsey
  • Cathy DeForest, Ph.D.
    Producer
  • Joanna Ruckman
    Film Crew
  • Diana Garcia
    Film Crew
  • JJ Prado
    Film Crew
  • Jonathan Piper
    Commentary
  • Adan Gutierrez Gallegos
    Film Crfew
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 18, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    75,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • YouTube and Vision Quilt website
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Caz Stuart

Caz Stuart, a film maker who worked for 30 years in British television, has made over 50 films - from reality series like Survivor and travel series like Lonely Planet to one-off documentaries about murder, heroin and breast milk. One of the best factual producer/directors in the business, she is skilled, accomplished and imaginative, with a strong sense of narrative, structure, and a keen visual eye. One of her most notable qualities is her direct and disarming way of dealing with contributors. She brings people on side with a frank and honest approach that really appeals to people. Her engagement with her subjects and visual confidence delivers strong on-screen material, whilst her experience and good humour make her a popular and solution focused member of any production team. Now living in Mexico, she is working on various film projects, directing and editing. www.cazstuart.com

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Director Statement

The topics in the film are very prescient, given that the #1 killer of American children and teens is gun violence. This film shows the positive impact of this innovative curriculum on students, teachers, and community members. As a foreigner, I was shocked that gun violence has become an every day occurrence in the U.S.. I am hopeful that people will be moved by this film and adopt this program.