Short, people-centric documentaries at the intersection of technology and possibility.
Health care access, criminal justice reform and rental assistance don’t wait for the perfect roadmap. Here, tech meets purpose.
films across sectors
million people reached
These films spotlight what happens when technology is applied with purpose—to help people access housing, justice and health care when they need it most. Told through intimate, human stories, each film reveals how digital tools can remove barriers, restore dignity and create meaningful change for individuals, families and communities often left behind.
These films were made in partnership with two-time Academy Award® winning documentary filmmaker and CEO of Breakwater Studios, Ben Proudfoot.
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people were unable to work, putting them at risk of being evicted. Congress had approved nearly $50 billion in emergency housing relief, but unlike unemployment insurance, there was limited on-the-ground infrastructure to get the money into the hands of those who needed it. This film shows how Publicis Sapient’s digital solution helped thousands of people from falling through the cracks in one North Carolina community, giving one woman and her family hope when homelessness seemed inevitable.
This film spotlights how the digitization of the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office case management system has helped reduce the collateral consequences of contact with the criminal justice system. Told through the lens of his public defender and with the help of his family, we explore Johnny’s journey to seek diversion and treatment rather than incarceration. “Forgiving Johnny” reveals a rare and honest look into the criminal justice system and the power of tenacity, public services and hope in the face of adversity.
This story spotlights the urgent need for doctors, nurses and mental health professionals in communities across the country where access to care has long been out of reach. Doc Albany tells the story of Dr. Jim Hotz and Dr. Sheena Favors, two physicians working to bring vital care to rural Georgia. As they navigate the challenges of health care deserts, the film shows how technologies like AI, telehealth and smarter data platforms can help bridge the gap—connecting providers to patients, and communities to life-saving care. The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.