Experiencing Interruptions?

First Chances

This is the story of Timothy Jackson, a man from Oceanside, CA who never had a first chance in life and ended up serving a longterm prison sentence after coming of age as a gang member. Jackson participated in an entrepreneurship program in prison, sparking change in his life and ultimately leading him on a path of success, love, and new meaning.

  • Alex Luchsinger
    Director
  • Alex Luchsinger
    Writer
  • Alex Luchsinger
    Producer
  • Timothy Jackson (real name)
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 4 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    0 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • San Diego Film Week
    San Diego, CA
    United States
    April 23, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Impact Docs
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    January 28, 2020
    Award of Recognition
  • Broadcast Education Association
    Las Vegas, NV
    United States
    April 20, 2020
  • Harlem International Film Festival
    New York
    United States
Director - Alex Luchsinger