Justice's Path with the Youth

This documentary explores the complex challenges faced by young people navigating the juvenile justice system. It follows several individuals as they engage with programs designed to divert them from incarceration and offer pathways toward rehabilitation and personal growth. The film highlights the systemic issues, the dedication of advocates, and the resilience of the youth involved.

Justice's Path with the Youth received praise for its sensitive and impactful portrayal of a critical social issue. Critics commended its intimate focus on the lives of the young subjects and the empathetic storytelling, while also acknowledging the necessary urgency of the topics discussed.

• Praised for its humanizing approach to the juvenile justice system.

• Lauded for its compelling narrative and the resilience of its young subjects.

• Highlighted as an important call to action for reform and support.

Google audience: Audiences found the documentary deeply moving and informative, appreciating its focus on hope and the potential for positive change in young lives. Many viewers felt it provided a crucial perspective on the challenges within the justice system and the importance of rehabilitation.

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards, Won Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Woodstock Film Festival.

Director David G. Ross spent over three years working closely with the featured youths and their families to gain their trust and accurately portray their experiences.