Scott Budnick wears many hats - film producer, criminal justice reformer and social justice advocate.
Scott has produced some extremely iconic films (The Hangover, War Dogs and Just Mercy) but decided to leave the film industry to focus on his work in criminal justice reform.
Every person should visit a juvenile hall, county jail & a prison. During each of these visits you should sit down & just have conversations with those incarcerated & those working there. The inhumanity & the humanity you will find will change your mind about caging people.
Every person should visit a juvenile hall, county jail & a prison. During each of these visits you should sit down & just have conversations with those incarcerated & those working there. The inhumanity & the humanity you will find will change your mind about caging people.
This is how I made $$$$$ in prison.
I didn’t have family or friends consistently send me money and my 40+ hrs of work a week was FOR FREE!!!
My artwork wasn’t the best- but ppl loved my handwriting and the personalized poems I wrote.
Who knew what about critical surveillance video in a brutal assault case from 2014.Did #NYPD detectives or prosecutors’s see or secure it? A judge wants answers. https://t.co/6P2T3bM1Ld
I've never been incarerated. I did do a lot of harm though, I'm a recovering alcoholic. I applaud every recovering addict, alcoholic, incarerated person who shares their story.
I embrace my sobriety. Dialogue opens hearts.🙏
Christopher, 29
Incarcerated: 9 years
Housed: California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, Corcoran
“I live a life full of hope, love, and positive progress regardless of where my physical being is placed.”