March 16, 2022
“Jail” is a short film written, directed and produced by artist Maxwell
Emcays. It is the first from The Emcays Motion Picture Studios. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MELANIE BROWN
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Film explores activism, includes healing component
In 15 minutes, Maxwell Emcays was about to produce an activism film with redeeming qualities. His short film, “Jail,” was inspired by the community work he has been doing in the city. Emcays has been doing a lot of community and grassroots organization activism work. He has experienced some of the challenges of working with the established city’s political and business structure. When Kanye West’s “Donda” came out, the song, “Jail,” sparked Emcays to tell a narrative to discuss the challenges he experienced. Emcays wanted some type of healing and holistic message for his film.