In response to rising gun violence among youth in New York City, the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice launched a 40-week program called 'Flip the Script.' This initiative trains at-risk individuals aged 18-24, particularly from neighborhoods like Brownsville and the South Bronx, in filmmaking. Participants earn $20 an hour and receive mentorship from industry professionals. One notable participant, KJ Campbell, found a renewed passion for life and art after being incarcerated, highlighting the program's potential to change lives through creative expression and trauma processing.
The program 'Flip the Script' aims to empower at-risk youth in New York City through filmmaking, offering them new paths to avoid gun violence.
KJ Campbell, a participant, shares how the program sparked his passion for filmmaking and helped him envision a brighter future post-incarceration.
Samantha Kleinfield emphasizes the importance of addressing trauma through arts, stating, 'Filmmaking is seen as the transformative power of the arts to process the trauma.'
Mentors within the program guide participants, urging them to adopt positive mindsets and believe in their potential to create impactful stories.
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