New Film "Kids for Cash," Featuring Juvenile Law Center, Debuts in U.S. Theaters
We'd like to make you aware of an extraordinarily powerful film that is coming to theaters across the country in February and March.
"Kids for Cash," produced and directed by Robert May (who also produced the Oscar-winning film "Fog of War"), has been called "Riveting! A real-life thriller" by the Hollywood Reporter. The film reveals the true story behind the notorious "kids-for-cash" case in Luzerne County, PA, which Juvenile Law Center uncovered in 2007.
The film is a shocking wake-up call about how kids are treated in this country, and we highly recommend that you see it.
"Kids for Cash" debuts on Friday, February 7 in theaters in the Philadelphia and Scranton areas, and in theaters across the country later this month. Find a theater near you here.
View Democracy Now!'s segment on the film, featuring a preview and interviews with Juvenile Law Center's Bob Schwartz; producer Robert May; and several of the youth and families affected by the scandal:
More Information
1. For theater listings and information on how you can host a screening, visit the film's website.
2. Learn more about our work to uncover this scandal and our ongoing efforts to seek justice for the children involved.
3. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog series on issues that the film brings to light.
4. View more advance coverage of the film:
- "Film review: 'Kids for Cash,'" Ronnie Scheib, Variety
- "'Kids for Cash,'" Interview on WHYY's Radio Times featuring Robert May, Marsha Levick, Terrie Morgan-Besecker and Laurene Transue
- "Horror Movie: 'Kids for Cash,'" Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia magazine
- "John Dixon's new YA novel "Phoenix Island" draws inspiration from the "Kids for Cash" scandal," Bill Chenevert, Philadelphia Weekly
- "Family speaks out about juvenile sentencing," Fox News Philadelphia
- "Film explores 'Kids for Cash' scandal in Pa.," Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press
- "'Kids for Cash' reflects issues around country, attorneys say," Joe Sylvester, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader