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#Senseless

#Senseless is a moving documentary about parents who have lost children to gun violence. These parents share their stories of tragedy, pain, and how they overcome depression, grief, and the sorrow of burying a child, one day at a time

  • Joe Smith
    Director
  • Joe Smith
    Producer
  • Joe Smith
    Key Cast
  • Tonacida Dixon
    Key Cast
  • Lyvonne Cargill
    Key Cast
  • Elizabeth LaCour
    Key Cast
  • Adrion LaCour
    Key Cast
  • Elizabeth Robinson
    Key Cast
  • Justin Robinson
    Key Cast
  • Ericka Weaver
    Key Cast
  • Solomon Bonner
    Key Cast
  • Tamika Henry
    Key Cast
  • Petrina Edmondson
    Key Cast
  • Norma Newby
    Key Cast
  • Gentry Shelby
    Key Cast
  • Major Clora Jr.
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 29 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 9, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 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
Director Biography - Joe Smith

Born and raised in the rough, east side neighborhood of Detroit known as the North End, Joe escaped the negative environment that surrounded him through music. Beginning piano lessons at the age of 10, Joe has gone on to work with Grammy award winning gospel artist, and produce countless independent jazz, R&B, and gospel albums. Joe moved into the world of film by producing songs on the soundtrack for the Warner Brothers film "Deep Blue Sea" starring LL Cool J and Samuel Jackson.

In addition to music, Joe has written and produced several stage plays, and moved into documentary filmmaking by producing #Senseless, which is a film about parents who have lost children to gun violence. Joe is currently working on his second documentary entitled Diamond Girls: Confessions, which is a documentary about women who have dated drug dealers telling their experiences in the street life

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Director Statement

For years I've told stories through the medium of music as a musician, songwriter, and producer. But now the vehicle of film has opened up a whole new avenue of creativity for me. I have always been a fan of the human condition and I can't wait to share more stories using the power of cinema through both documentary and narrative films