Feature Film
GENRESDrama / Urban / Social Impact
LOGLINERobel Douglas becomes entangled in a deadly robbery at a convenience store, thrusting him into a perilous struggle for survival. As he evades a determined police officer and confronts his own moral crossroads, Robel's journey intertwines with a relentless reporter's quest for truth, weaving a gripping narrative of redemption in a story that challenges racism, stereotypes, and societal biases.
COMPAIRABLESWORKING TITLERoll with the Punches
HONORS2018 Black Screenplays Matter - Finalist
STORY AND SCREENPLAY BYJudah Ray
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PITCHA raw, heart-wrenching film that explores the dangerous consequences of racism, stereotyping, and systemic injustice in our society. Set in the bustling streets of Los Angeles, this gripping thriller follows Robel, a young man caught in the chaos of a liquor store robbery. When a robbery erupts around him, Robel seizes a mysterious bag and flees, unaware that his flight will set off a series of events that will shatter his life and reveal the deep-seated prejudices embedded within the system.
As Robel races through the urban maze, his every move is scrutinized by a relentless police officer and a skeptical news reporter. The media paints him as a criminal—just another statistic in a world where a Black man’s presence in the wrong place at the wrong time is enough to be seen as guilty. Amidst his dangerous journey, Robel is confronted by cryptic text messages, rumors, and the ever-present tension of a life-altering deadline. The city views him as a criminal, not a man, and every encounter pushes him closer to a fate he did not deserve. But as Robel’s story unfolds, the truth begins to emerge in unexpected ways. He’s not the criminal everyone thinks he is. In fact, Robel’s entire journey has been a race against time to witness the birth of his son—a moment that should have been a joyous occasion, not one marred by systemic injustice and racial profiling. As the truth emerges in a breath-stealing finale at a hospital’s doorstep, Robel’s story becomes a powerful commentary on how society sees and judges people of color based on stereotypes, not truth. Change The Fucking World is more than just a thrilling journey through a city on the edge—it’s a deeply socially relevant film that asks the question: What happens when a Black man is seen only through the lens of preconceived notions and racial stereotypes? It challenges viewers to confront their own biases and calls for a change in how we view and treat those who are often marginalized. Robel’s journey is a fight not only for his innocence but for a chance to change the narrative, to reclaim his humanity, and to redefine what it means to be free in a world that’s quick to judge. This is a story that demands to be told, especially now. In a time when racial injustice and profiling are still very much alive in our society, Change The Fucking World will resonate with audiences on a deeply emotional level and spark conversations that are long overdue. STATUSAvailable for option.
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