A Call Away (2020)

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Oklahoma is one of 26 states with a “failure to protect” law, which prosecutes parents who fail to prevent child abuse. However, the ACLU and other groups say this law disproportionately criminalizes women, who are often victims of domestic abuse themselves. Hear the story of Clorinda Archuleta, a mother of twin boys, both of whom suffered severe injuries as infants. Clorinda and her ex-boyfriend pled guilty, but Clorinda received three consecutive life sentences under the Oklahoma law, while her partner was sentenced to 25 years. As Clorinda seeks commutation, the film shows how the law has contributed to a cycle of family separation and trauma.

Director: Crystal Kayiza
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
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Cinematography: Peter Quandt
Editing: Cesar Martinez
Production: ITVS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Crystal Kayiza
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Call Away about?
Oklahoma is one of 26 states with a “failure to protect” law, which prosecutes parents who fail to prevent child abuse. However, the ACLU and other groups say this law disproportionately criminalizes women, who are often victims of domestic abuse themselves. Hear the story of Clorinda Archuleta, a mother of twin boys, both of whom suffered severe injuries as infants. Clorinda and her ex-boyfriend pled guilty, but Clorinda received three consecutive life sentences under the Oklahoma law, while her partner was sentenced to 25 years. As Clorinda seeks commutation, the film shows how the law has contributed to a cycle of family separation and trauma.
Who directed A Call Away?
A Call Away was directed by Crystal Kayiza.
How long is A Call Away?
A Call Away has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is A Call Away?
A Call Away is a Documentary film.
Where was A Call Away produced?
A Call Away was produced in United States of America.