When Danielle Metz’s triple life sentence was commuted, she got a rare chance to regain the life and family that she’d been dreaming about in prison. But back home in New Orleans, she steps into a different reality. Commuted traces Danielle’s journey to find purpose and love, and to confront the wounds of incarceration that linger after release from prison.
WORLD PREMIERE @ NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL 2023
Winner of the Audience Award and the Louisiana Documentary Award
How to Watch
COMMUTED premieres on PBS on April 1, in partnership with AfroPop and America Reframed.
SCHEDULE A SCREENING
We are bringing COMMUTED to you! We are interested in bringing the film to communities who need it - if you’re part of an organization that serves the justice system impacted community, we would like to screen the film with you. Our impact campaign is partnering with faith based organizations, criminal justice system nonprofits, and public health organizations nationwide to set up screenings, talkbacks and panels about clemency, commutation and healing intergenerational wounds. Get in touch and learn more HERE.
LEARN ABOUT THE ISSUE
The US War on Drugs created reverberating impacts through Black and Brown families that are still being untangled today. COMMUTED highlights some lesser known issues in the landscape of federal drug policies, including conspiracy statutes, boyfriend crimes, and the issues facing families reconciling after long term incarceration. Learn more HERE.
Press
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Essence: "Commuted": New Documentary Tells A Black Woman's Story Of Redemption And Justice
“Danielle Metz Made Headlines After President Barack Obama Granted Her Clemency, And During Second Chance Month, Her Full Story is Finally Being Told.” Read Full Article
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WWLTV: A Powerful Documentary: "Commuted"
“We meet the filmmaker and the subject of the new documentary, "Commuted" which is streaming now.” Watch Full Piece
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World: The Filmmakers of 'Commuted' on Supporting Returning Citizens & Criminal Justice Reform
“The filmmakers, including Metz, spoke with WORLD to share what their purpose was in making this film: to explore connection, reunification and healing – not true crime.” Read Full Article
