Documentary 'Put The Guns Down: A World Epidemic' Selected for Hollywood Weekly Film Festival
Terry C. Carney, Sr.'s documentary examining gun violence through intimate testimonies premieres at the Hollywood Weekly Film Festival, representing a significant effort to address this global crisis through cinematic storytelling.
Platinum City Golden West Entertainment Films announced the premiere of its documentary, Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic, at the Hollywood Weekly Film Festival on Saturday, November 15th. The debut will take place at Warner Brothers Studios, marking a significant moment for this exploration of gun violence as a global health crisis.
Executive produced by Ice-T and co-directed by Terry C. Carney, Sr. and Eric Herbert, the film delivers an unflinching examination of gun violence with specific focus on South Central Los Angeles. As the first installment in a planned 12-part series, this feature-length documentary provides a stark, intimate look at the escalating global crisis, humanizing statistics through raw testimonies and unprecedented access to affected communities.
The documentary explores root causes of gun violence, including economic hardship and inadequate mental health care systems. Through exclusive interviews with victims, families, community members, and artists like Spice 1, Chilly Chill, and Kokane, the film aims to serve as more than entertainment—it functions as a global rallying cry to inspire viewers to understand the deeper societal forces behind violence and catalyze transformative reforms.
Terry C. Carney, Sr., founder of Platinum City Golden West Entertainment, brings personal experience to the project, having witnessed the impact of violence throughout his life. The tragic loss of friend and collaborator Nipsey Hussle galvanized his advocacy against gun violence through artistic expression. His collaboration with Cornell Ward and affiliation with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass underscore his commitment to addressing critical social issues through diverse perspectives.
The production team includes executive producers Eugene Ysaguirre, Monae Veronica Chavez, Harold Cheatham, and Juan Villanueva, along with assistant producers Ernest Churchill, Sean E. Sean, Jorge Hinojosa, Cornell Joseph Ward, Tim Crowe, Mack Tompkins, Lawon D. Carney, Sonya A. Carney, Jajuan Bryant, Andre Mitchell, and Devin Mitchell. For additional information about the project, visit https://terryccarneysr.com.
The Hollywood Weekly Film Festival selection represents recognition of the documentary's potential to spark meaningful conversation about gun violence prevention. The festival, which can be explored at https://filmfreeway.com/HollywoodWeeklyMagazineFilmFestival, provides a platform for films addressing pressing social issues. The documentary will also be available through Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DL75MQ8S/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_Tn74RA_1_1_1?sr=1-1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B0DL6L93TJ&qid=1758868223332, expanding its potential audience reach.
This documentary arrives at a critical time when communities worldwide grapple with increasing gun violence. By focusing specifically on South Central Los Angeles while framing the issue as a global epidemic, the film bridges local experiences with universal concerns, offering insights that could inform policy discussions and community interventions across multiple regions and cultures.