#FKLMdoc Film - May 2024 Pitch Deck Presentation

For Kids Like Me

A Documentary Film Project directed by LaDàna Young

PRODUCED BY Anyé YOUNG & LaDàna Young

#FKLMdoc

Synopsis

For Kids Like Me / #FKLMdoc

For Kids Like Me (#FKLMdoc) is a documentary featuring author and advocate, Anyé Young, her quest to change the law requiring mandatory prison minimums, and why experts think this change is important. We’ll explore international programs that have worked for children of incarcerated parents (COIP), resources that are available for these families, lives of COIP, the psychological treatment needed for the COIP and Anyé’s healing process.

For Kids Like Me / #FKLMdoc Official Sneak Peek

The Plot

For Kids Like Me / #FKLMdoc

A DIGITAL LOVE LETTER TO CHILDREN WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS

For Kids Like Me explores the emotional and psychological toll of having a parent behind bars, as well as the challenges and stigmatization that come with it. The protagonist shares their experiences growing up with an incarcerated parent, including the difficulties of maintaining a relationship with their parent and the impact it had on their own development. Through their advocacy work, the protagonist hopes to bring attention to the issue of mass incarceration and its effects on families, while also providing support to others who have had similar experiences. The film serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of those impacted by the criminal justice system, and the importance of fighting for change.

For Kids Like Me is a deep dive into the effects of mandatory minimum sentencing laws on families of incarcerated individuals specifically the children. Through their eyes, we see how these laws have adverse effects on the family unit.

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“For Kids Like Me / #FKLMdoc is not just a film; it’s digital love letter to children and young adults who have a parent in prison. It is a documentary film project presented by my nonprofit organization: MyFairyGodParents.org. The film is inspired by the experiences of my daughter, Anyé Young, who wrote “Teen Guide to Living With Incarcerated Parents” when she was 16 years old.

#FKLMdoc aims to shed light on the challenges faced by justice-impacted youth. The project is in development and is a powerful initiative that seeks to raise awareness and provide support for these often overlooked members of our community.”

– Film Director, LaDàna Young

Series – S Prd

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Key characters

For Kids Like Me / #FKLMdoc

Anyé

Anyé Young is a USA born Dominican-American author, actress, and public speaker with a family history of incarceration. She is also a recent graduate at the University of Southern California. Her father was sentenced to 12 years for a non-violent offense due to mandatory minimum laws targeting habitual felons in North Carolina. Her father was incarcerated when she was 10 years old and was released in 2022 for good behavior after serving 9 years of his sentence. Her dad’s twin brother served over 20 years in prison and was released recently. Her dad’s father is in prison for life. Anyé’s oldest brother served several years in prison before he was released and later murdered in 2020. Anyé looks up to all of these men and was able to love them without falling prey to what she described as a generational curse of incarceration. In navigating the life of being a child with an incarcerated parent, she faced stigma, anxiety, and the void of not having daily access to her father. As an advocate for prison reform, Anyé wants to help children and young adults with incarcerated parents find their voice, learn about helpful resources, and empower them to hold their head high no matter the hand life has dealt them.

Cedric

Cedric DeVon Young is Anyé Young’s father. He was released from prison in August 2022 after serving 9 years of a 12 year prison sentence in North Carolina for a nonviolent offense due to mandatory minimum laws. His identical twin brother was incarcerated for over 20 years of their lives. Their father was never a part of their lives and has been in and out of prison their entire life. Cedric and his twin were raised by his Aunt Dorine from the day they left the hospital as newborns.

Cedric’s oldest son, DeVonte, also served several years in prison before he was shot and killed in 2020. Due to the COVID pandemic and being incarcerated at the time, Cedric wasn’t allowed to leave the prison to attend his son’s funeral.

He hopes that sharing his story will help a teen or young adult who grew up with similar circumstances sees his choices as a lesson on what not to do in life.

Deronte

DeRonte Craig was born rn in Washington D.C. where, a few months after he was born, his father went to prison and has been there his entire life. For the majority of his life, he was raised by his mother and a handful of family members who chose to play a part in his life. Once he got a sense of what money really meant and how much his mom made, he could no longer sit around and watch her struggle to try to provide for all of them. So, he “hopped off the porch" in 7th grade. He became a drug dealer at a young age to support his brother, sister, and himself to avoid asking his mother for anything. If he could get it, he would. This lifestyle continued until his 11th-grade year of high school. The main reason he started selling drugs was that he was too young to get a job. He stopped because the risk of his family losing yet another person to the system, or worse, was not worth it.

Positioning

For Kids Like Me / #FKLMdoc

Major Milestones

Scotland Feature:

Anyé Young has been featured in Scotland, sponsored by Families Outside, highlighting the impact of our story beyond borders. We have secured permission for use of this archival footage in our documentary film.

Keynote Engagements:

Anyé's keynote speaking engagements have been pivotal in shaping the direction of #FKLMdoc. In 2019, she spoke at Huddersfield University (UK) for the International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents (INCCIP) and at a halfway house for women in Washington D.C., facilitated by DC Project Connect. These events, alongside the expertise of Helen, a boardmember at Fairview Halfway House in Washington, D.C., and Dr. Avon Hart Johnson, a professor at Howard University, served as the catalyst for our film.

a story of hope and redemption

Dear Supporters and Film Enthusiasts,

I am thrilled to share with you the latest updates on For Kids Like Me (#FKLMdoc), a documentary film project that promises to inspire and ignite conversations around the globe. This journey began with a vision to tell a story that resonates with many, and thanks to your unwavering support, my team and I are on the path to making this vision a reality.

Fundraising:

We have set a fundraising goal of $25,000 to kickstart production by summer 2024. Every contribution brings us closer to sharing this powerful narrative with the world.

Join Us on the Journey to #FKLMdoc!

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Marketing Strategy

Influencer Collaborations

Partner with influencers in the prison advocacy space and documentary film genre to generate early buzz. Influencers can post teasers, behind-the-scenes content, interviews with the cast and crew, as well as their own thoughts and speculations about the film’s plot to engage their followers.

Virtual CONFERENCE Experience

Develop a conference experience where fans can have conversations with the cast and be invited to share their experience as a justice-impacted person or family member, immersing them in the film’s message of encouragement for teens and young adults with incarcerated parents.

Press Tours

Organize press tours with the cast and crew to generate media coverage. Arrange interviews, podcasts, and exclusive articles with advocacy and empowerment-focused outlets. Partnering with other advocacy groups to join the conversation on regional and national tv outlets.

Fan Communities

Continue nurturing fan communities through social media, dedicated forums, and fan-generated content. Host virtual meet-and-greets to encourage discussions and fan theories related to the documentary film.