True Story Pictures

We live in Memphis. We make documentaries. Founded by Joann Self Selvidge in 2004.

[UNAPOLOGETIC. @Unapologetic901]

get you some stickers mane.

[Wendi C. Thomas @wendi_c_thomas]

Starting in 2 minutes.

[True Story Pictures @truestorypics]

If anyone at the dawn of 2021 was still questioning how law enforcement upholds white supremacy, yesterday pretty much answered that question.

[Ben & Jerry's @benandjerrys]

It was allowed to happen. The mostly white insurrectionists roamed freely and without consequence through the heart of our democracy. The only explanation is that this was allowed to happen because they were white—not Black, Brown or Indigenous people. (2/8)

[True Story Pictures @truestorypics]

3 days left to meet our goal⁩. Check out the link & grab yourself a @juvenilefilm or ⁦@Unapologetic901⁩ tee/hoodie as a thank you gift: https://t.co/QihOIY7RFV. RT to help us get there!!

[True Story Pictures @truestorypics]

Can’t wait to get to picture lock so we can finalize all the art & animations! Y’all help us get there by supporting our post-production campaign: https://t.co/QihOIY7RFV

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

BTS sketches, prep for animation overlays with young MICHAEL. Artwork by creative director @MThomasArt for animator @tofureyes. Scenes co-written by @jameyhatley, featuring actor Benjamin Nichol. @CarenNichol @colorsagency

[True Story Pictures @truestorypics]

Loved working with Syre & his brothers on this shoot!

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

BTS with actor Syre Jones as young JA’VAUNE. Scenes co-written by @jameyhatley. Filmed on location in Memphis at Gaisman Park, @uthsc by @fleming_fish201 @truestorypics @breezylucia @laurajeanorama, Greg Gray, SP Butler, Bex Blande @colorsagency. Support: https://t.co/oMtxr9N7qX

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

OMG we're almost there!! Only $500 left to meet our #GivingTuesday challenge. Plus, we added new thank you gifts today. I'm sure everyone on your list needs a new tee/hoodie from @Unapologetic901 @unapgarments ; ) or you can get one for yourself! https://t.co/oMtxr9N7qX

[True Story Pictures @truestorypics]

Best giving perks EVER. Y’all get some @unapgarments & support @Juvenilefilm at the same time!! We’re less than $1500 from our goal: https://t.co/QihOIY7RFV

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

Double your impact while supporting both JUVENILE and
@Unapologetic901! All donations up to $2,500 will be matched on #GivingTuesday, and you can choose @unapgarments as thank you gifts! https://t.co/oMtxr9N7qX @IMAKEMADBEATS @AWFMemphis @cmajorslodown

[UNAPOLOGETIC. @Unapologetic901]

Introducing The Keep Blooming Collection from @unapgarments
Inspired by @ThisIsSarai
We know companies don't normally market clothing this way, but we're artists, and this is really what went into the creation of these Garments. It's sincere, it's vulnerable, it's UNAPOLOGETIC.

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

PEEK PERK ALERT - all day Friday!! If you give $50 or more today, you’ll get our $150 “sneak peek” thank you gift: a link to see our film before it’s released. https://t.co/Esl6TCxllA

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

BTS w/actor Benjamin Nichol as young MICHAEL. Scenes co-written by @jameyhatley. Filmed on location in Memphis @uthsc, @ShelbyFarmsPark by all-female crew @fleming_fish201 @truestorypics @breezylucia @laurajeanorama, SP Butler & Bex Blande. @CarenNichol @colorsagency @StillMMFD

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

Introducing actor Camila Suazo as young ARIEL. BTS filming cinematic sequences for JUVENILE. Scenes co-written by @jameyhatley. Filmed on location in Memphis, TN by all-female crew @fleming_fish201 @breezylucia @laurajeanorama @truestorypics, Brittany SP Butler, and Bex Blande.

[True Story Pictures @truestorypics]

Y’all! So excited about this challenge grant from @JustCity901. Please donate now to help us meet this goal!! https://t.co/zw59PJ2Gmt

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

Challenge grant ALERT: @justcity901 has pledged $1,000 if we can get to $2k by noon tomorrow. We're less than $500 away from this goal. Please make a donation to help us get there! https://t.co/VdXzGkUodq

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

Filming on location in Malden, MO with Michael. Michael advocates for currently and formerly incarcerated youth in Missouri, and he served on the @AECFNews Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Council. #YJAM #voteyouthjustice

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

“To see my son walk away in handcuffs... at that moment I think I was in shock because the emotions didn't set in.” Richstenna's 14 year-old was taken away by detectives two months after her 17 year-old was charged as an adult. Listen: https://t.co/NdeFGehO5L. #voteyouthjustice

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

Filming on location in Springfield, IL with Ja’Vaune, whose pipeline into the system started when he became a young survivor of sexual abuse. In 2018, he was appointed by the Governor of Illinois to serve as a Juvenile Justice Commissioner on their State Advisory Group.

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

“I was told I was a monster and basically thrown away.” @AshleeSellars is a mother & mentor who advocates for #youthjustice & incarcerated women & girls. At age 17, she was sentenced to 25 years. Read more/listen: https://t.co/EKhMypwCSg @RaphahInstitute @freeheartsorg @theCFSY

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

Filming on location in Georgia with @BrightGoals_. As someone with lived experience in both the foster care and juvenile justice systems, Shimaine now works for @GAEmpowerMEnt, guiding youth at the intersection of those systems.

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

Valerie (@RISEforYouth) and Xavier (@nochildbornbad @theCFSY) advocate for the rights of system-involved youth, working tirelessly to transform these systems for youth and their families. Filmed on location in Memphis. @MadisonDStudio @uthsc #yjam #voteyouthjustice

[Juvenile Film @Juvenilefilm]

"I know that once you grow, everything about you grows. Your mind, your spirit, your heart. Everything grows. Once you hurt, everything hurts. And everything remembers." Robert was released from prison in March, age 22, after serving 8 years. https://t.co/yMHaQ0bWPZ