Over 30 years ago, Lisa Creason attempted to rob a Subway cash register. She had no plan, no weapon, and no getaway car. It was an act of desperation to feed her infant daughter, and resulted in a criminal record she couldn’t escape. Denied her dream of becoming a nurse, Lisa must fight an unjust law to provide for her family and create opportunities for thousands of others across the state of Illinois.
Chris is the founder of Optimist, a non-profit studio in LA. His work has been featured in The New York Times and The Atlantic. Owen is a film director specializing in telling stories that create social change, with 30 million+ views across social media.
Chris Temple is a film director and the founder of Optimist, a non-profit studio in Los Angeles. He’s best known for directing the feature documentaries Living On One Dollar, Salam Neighbor, and Five Years North.
Owen Dubeck is a documentary film director, specializing in telling stories that catalyze lasting social change. His mini-documentary series on local heroes has been viewed 30 million+ times across social media and has been featured by GoFundMe, TEDMED, and Chipotle.
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