Todd Crandell battled severe alcohol and drug addictions for 13 years. After numerous arrests, becoming destitute and finding himself homeless, Todd kicked his addictions and became sober for good. He soon discovered a new passion, helping addicts and their families around the world and competing in extreme endurance events like the Ironman Triathlon to spread a message of hope.

By July 2009, Todd had competed in over 50 extreme endurance events. Next up; Ultraman Canada, - a grueling three-day, 318.6 mile triathlon in the rustic back-country of Penticton, British Columbia with a camera crew in his face the whole way. Running with Demons is a unique and stark glimpse into the life of an ex-addict who's battling with another addiction - saving people's lives - and the cost could be his his family.
Running with Demons Sunscreen Film Festival

Committing Poetry In Times of War

A poetic glance at one week in March 2003 that defined the struggle of a nation at war abroad and with its people. It follows Youth Poetry Slam Team Coach, Bill Nevins' firing as a teacher, and the silencing of his outspoken Rio Rancho High School Poetry Team. Days later, hundreds of peaceful protesters demonstrating nearby were brutally assaulted by police. Free Speech Zones were enforced at gunpoint. The fabric of the Constitution was crumbling. Yet out of this fire, across the country, arose a diverse community of musicians and poets. Dubbed Poetic Justice, it modeled free speech and supported Nevins and was a testament to our creative spirit, representing a path toward transformation and hope.

Director: Erik Sirtokin
Producer: Erik Sirtokin
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