The way we see
is affected by what
we know and what
we believe.
Our Mission
Changing the narrative through documentary advocacy.
At The Way We See, we use documentary filmmaking to challenge harmful narratives and reshape the perspectives of decision-makers. Through powerful visual storytelling, we confront dehumanizing ideologies that enable social injustices—using film as a tool for advocacy and systemic change.
We founded The Way We See to harness the the art of documentary filmmaking in service of dignity, compassion, and truth—especially in spaces where people's humanity is often forgotten or overlooked. We uphold and protect people as the experts and storytellers of their own lives.
We are piloting our approach in the criminal legal system, partnering with defense attorneys to create compelling advocacy films about their clients. These films are presented to judges and executive branch officials, influencing sentencing decisions, securing alternatives to incarceration, and reducing prison sentences—often by decades. To date, our work has reduced sentences by an average of 68%.
Future verticles at The Way We See tackle issues such as: Environmental Justice, Fair Housing, Education and Public Health.
Pilot Program
We create professionally produced videos that present a client’s social context, background and family—in their own words. In some cases, we film with the families of those who were harmed. We work specifically with clients who who can't afford a lawyer, let alone a video.
We work in many stages, on the state and federal level:
Pre-Trial
Trial Proceedings
Post-Conviction
Clemency
Our videos aim to inform perspectives and widely held narratives to drive new outcomes.
Art by late friend and artist, Neith Nevelson