Sweet Tea has one night to prepare her little sister for jail culture through a series of "how-to" tutorials before she turns herself in.
So, Boom: a short film
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Abby Pierce and Tiny Cruz
About Tiny and Abby
About Tiny and Abby
Tiny Cruz and Abby Pierce have been teaching improv theater together to incarcerated youth for the last 5 years. They haven't counted, but they've put on lots and lots of shows around NYC with the youth at Riker's Island, Crossroads & Horizon Juvenile Detention Centers, and The Apprentice Program. Tiny also stars in the film, and absolutely nails her first-time acting! Abby directs. Tiny drew on her own experiences from when she was an incarcerated teenager. Tiny is a determined and outspoken advocate for youth who have been caught in the criminal legal system. She believes every person deserves to be heard, no matter their circumstances.
Assistant Director: Hans Augustave, Director: Abby Pierce, Director of Photography: Jason Chiu, and Actor: Marisa Razo
In the making
In the making
Tiny and Abby co-wrote "So, Boom". The first draft was written in jail, while they waited for the improv class they were teaching to begin. Tiny was telling Abby about staying up late on the phone with a friend, trying to prepare her for turning herself in to the police the next morning. They flipped over a blank attendance sheet, and started writing.
From there, a process of two years of writing the script, fundraising, and pre-production for "So, Boom" began. The 3-day shoot went beautifully thanks to our producer, Hannah Welever, and the incredible team she put together.
Where do Sweet Tea's "rules" in the film come from?
Where do Sweet Tea's "rules" in the film come from?
Some came from Tiny's personal experiences, but a lot of rules and advice were influenced by our students who are currently incarcerated teens. For example, the rule “Be Yourself” came from a theater class of young men at Riker’s Island. They expressed a deep value for authenticity, which makes sense when you have to share all your time with the same people in small spaces, everyday.
Produced by: Hannah Welever and Good Trouble Films
Instagram: @soboomfilm
Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/SoBoom
Email: soboomfilm@gmail.com
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