Bad Conscience

A Race to the Reckoning is a powerful social impact documentary that confronts America's ongoing racial and economic disparities-past and present. Narrated by the iconic voice of Lady Liberty, the film takes audiences on an unflinching journey through the country's darkest system-the criminal justice system. Experience the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow to the impact of modern-day mass incarceration and the reentry crisis. At its core, the documentary challenges the myths of race as a biological reality and exposes it as a social construct that continues to be weaponized to justify inequity in America. Through deeply personal and emotionally charged testimonies, formerly incarcerated Black men reveal the realities of life after their prison experience-marked by systemic barriers, economic exclusion, and societal stigma. Their lived experiences, among others confront audiences with the harsh truths about recidivism, bias, and isolation, ultimately questioning what freedom truly means in a country built on racial hierarchies. Combining archival footage, original music, animation, and candid interviews, A Race to the Reckoning not only informs-it activates. The film serves as a teaching tool for educators and community organizers, a call to action for voters, and a rallying cry for communities seeking to use the cinema as a platform to preserve justice. It urges viewers to rethink policy, dismantle bias, and engage in meaningful civic action to disrupt cycles of oppression and empower those impacted by the justice system.