About the Film
Thousands of women are serving outlandish Federal prison sentences in the United States for their minor roles in 'drug conspiracies.' Perversion of Justice focuses on one of these women. Hamedah Hasan fled a physically abusive relationship to live with her cousin who was selling crack cocaine. Hamedah did favors for her cousin including wiring money, which linked her to the drug ring.

Prosecutors wanted information from Hamedah about her cousin in exchange for immunity. Hamedah refused and was found guilty at trial. Mandatory federal sentencing guidelines gave her Judge no choice but to sentence her to two life sentences, two forty year sentences, two twenty year sentences, a five and a four year sentence.

Ever since her sentencing 13 years ago, Hamedah has been fighting to come home to her three young daughters, Kasaundra, Kamyra and Ayesha.

Shot over the course of four years, Perversion of Justice follows Hamedah on an emotional roller coaster as she navigates her many appeals. We witness her hurting girls growing up as best they can hundred of miles from their incarcerated mom. The 30 minute documentary weaves Hamedah and the girls' stories along with context from criminal justice experts about the misguided US War on Drugs.

While the film details an American tragedy, it is ultimately hopeful and calls the audience to action and to believe in the possibility of social change.