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 are both improv teachers and advocates for people affected by the incarceration. They have taught in places like Cook County Jail, Logan Prison, Riker's Island, and different juvies. 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 after 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 youth in our communities. For example, the rule “Be Yourself” holds 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
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Email: soboomfilm@gmail.com
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