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My Cause, My Cleats

2019

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In collaboration with The Players Coalition, My Cause, My Cleats is a powerful docu-style piece highlighting the work of the ACLU PA, a non-profit supported by NFL player Malcolm Jenkins. Through emotional interviews and firsthand accounts, the film explores the harsh realities of the parole system, how it traps individuals in a relentless cycle and the fight to break free. By sharing the voices of those directly impacted, this piece invites viewers to "walk a mile in their shoes" and see the urgent need for change.

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Written and Directed by James Barker
Produced by Julieanne Mascara and Kevin Malast
Director of Photography Michael Langenberger

Edited by James Barker

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Malka Media

The Players Coalition

ACLU PA

James Barker is a writer and director based in Jersey City, and the Founder & CEO of Edits Etc—a post-production collective connecting filmmakers with top-tier editors, colorists, and more. Director of Remnants of Nova, an official selection of the Beverly Hills Film Festival.

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