STILL HERE

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2020

The visceral experiences of over twelve formerly incarcerated women who have re-entered society are at the core of “Still Here,” which was conceived as an interactive audio, VR/AR experience by Al Jazeera Contrast head and lead creator Zahra Rasool and journalist Sarah Springer along with a team of creatives from the New York City community. Told cinematically and through the lens of a fictional character named Jasmine Smith, who returns to Harle, New york after 15 years in prison, the narrative is crafted together with women who have spent time in prison and are part of Women’s Prison Association (WPA). “Still Here” represents a pioneering trans-media approach to storytelling, and signifies a new direction in collaborative and community-centered, immersive journalism.