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201822 minPGdocumentary

Trouble Finds You

201822 minPGdocumentary

120 people were arrested in New York City during the largest gang raid in the city's history.

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Stephanie Tangkilisan

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120 people were arrested in New York City during the largest gang raid in the city's history.

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Stephanie Tangkilisandirector

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Kraig Lewis found himself among 120 individuals arrested during the largest gang raid in New York City history. The 2018 documentary "Trouble Finds You" details his experience and the legal repercussions that followed. It examines how gang prosecutions contribute to the mass criminalization of communities. The film presents a critical look at the systemic issues surrounding law enforcement practices and their impact on individuals and neighborhoods.

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