'Crown Heights' Director Matt Ruskin on Finding Colin Warner and Carl King's Story Through 'This American Life' | In Stu

Matt Ruskin discusses his film Crown Heights, inspired by a true story of wrongful conviction. The film, based on Colin Warner's life, explores themes of friendship and perseverance. Ruskin shares his research process to authentically depict 1980s New York and highlights the film's reception at Sundance. He reflects on the film's relevance to current issues like mass incarceration and prison reform. Ruskin also shares his future aspirations in filmmaking, expressing interest in crime films.

What kind of research did Matt Ruskin conduct to depict New York in the 1980s?

What was the reaction of Colin Warner and his family when they first saw the film?

In what ways does the film Crown Heights resonate with current discussions on prison reform?

What impact did the film aim to have on families of wrongfully incarcerated individuals?