Cinematography and aerial services for the Netflix original documentary feature. Handling the final 18 months of a 16-year production, I captured the conclusion of Cyntoia Brown’s journey across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The project utilized a classic verité approach, requiring a nimble footprint to maintain authentic access during high-stakes filming. In addition to principal cinematography, I provided aerial coverage via drone and helicopter units for prison sequences, ensuring a cohesive visual narrative for the film's feature-length delivery.

CLIENT: NETFLIX | PRODUCTION CO: DAN BIRMAN PRODUCTIONS | DIRECTOR: DAN BIRMAN | DP: JOEL WINTER & DAN BIRMAN | AERIALS: JOEL WINTER