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Statement from the Filmmakers of CYCLE and ACLU Wisconsin

“Those who commit the murders write the reports.” – Ida B. Wells

SYNOPSIS

CYCLE exposes the systemic cycle of police brutality in America, investigating what happens in the silence between viral cases. Through the lens of Ty’rese West’s killing—one that never made headlines—the film exposes the harrowing reality of seeking justice in a system designed to deny it.

Screenings & Events

World Premiere:

Sunday, May 4th | 1:45PM
The Oriental Theater

Screening:

Tuesday, May 6th | 3PM
Downer Theater

Screening:

Wednesday, May 7th | 3PM
Downer Theater

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The Team

LAURA DYAN KEZMAN

Director, Editor, Producer, DP
Laura Dyan Kezman is an award-winning director, DP, and editor, and the founder of LionArt Media. With over a decade of experience in documentary and journalism, she tells bold, socially driven stories that examine justice, culture, and civic engagement. She is currently producing a feature documentary for PBS in co-production with ITVS and Firelight Media, supported by Sundance and the Ford Foundation. As a contributing video journalist for The Washington Post, she has also produced for National Geographic and Al Jazeera English. Before founding LionArt Media, she created an expansive library of documentary content for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, telling hyperlocal stories through short films that explored community, culture, and identity.

WILLIAM HOWELL

Co-Director, Producer
William Howell is a cinematographer, editor, and director based in Milwaukee. His passion and skillset for filmmaking is preceded by a 20-year career in music production. After a catalogue of music videos, his transition into documentary came while producing and being a cinematographer to the film The Rise and Fall of Coo Coo Cal (2020, Amazon Prime) and directing the documentary You Don’t Know Me (2020, Amazon Prime).

Film Credits

Directed & Produced by:
Laura Dyan Kezman
William Howell

Cinematography by:
Laura Dyan Kezman

Edited by:
Laura Dyan Kezman

Animated by:
Gabriel Gonzales

Original Music By:
Immortal Girlfriend

Contact

SALES & SCREENINGS

Laura Dyan Kezman
laura@lionart.media
+1 262 818 9401

PUBLICITY

Andy Nelson
andy@theglowland.com
+1 414 856 8118

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