A young man in an orange polo shirt stands next to a woman in a colorful striped top, both smiling. The setting appears to be indoors with a festive decoration in the background.
Two men posing beside Newburgh City Police cars, with an ambulance in the background, on a city street.
Four men in casual winter clothing standing against a brick wall, all wearing beanies and glasses. One man is crouched in front.
Person wearing a Chicago Bulls t-shirt sitting on a floral-patterned couch, looking up.
A living room with a person sitting in a brown leather chair, holding a phone. The wall is decorated with various family photos. Nearby, a vacuum cleaner and a coat rack with hats are visible. There are plants, books, and decorative items on a glass
Behind-the-scenes view of a video interview shoot. A camera screen shows a person sitting and talking, with filming equipment visible.
Man in a denim jacket and New York Yankees cap sitting in a colorful club or studio, surrounded by audio equipment, with a microphone.
A man in a suit speaking outdoors in front of police headquarters, with a camera crew filming him. Several police vehicles are parked in the background. A "No Public Parking" sign is visible.
Man sitting on a stool in a bar, wearing a black leather jacket, white sunglasses, and a black cap. He holds a drink in one hand, and the bar is dimly lit with colorful walls and booths in the background.
Person sitting on a green velvet couch with a book, remote control, and cell phone.
A man holding a toddler on a porch.
A man wearing a turquoise jacket and matching baseball cap squatting next to a gravestone in a cemetery. The gravestone reads "WEST" with flowers placed in front. Other gravestones are visible in the background.

THE IMPACT

In a nation grappling with the repercussions of systemic injustice and urban decay, First & Lander: Newburgh’s Dark Side emerges as a timely and essential narrative. By shining a spotlight on the tumultuous history of Newburgh, New York, the documentary confronts the underlying issues of gun violence, poverty, and institutional neglect that plague marginalized communities across the country.

As audiences bear witness to Terence’s struggle to navigate a world scarred by violence and loss, they are compelled to confront the harsh realities of urban life and the systemic barriers of America’s racial caste system that perpetuate cycles of despair.

First & Lander catalyzes dialogue and introspection, prompting viewers to question the roots of social inequality and the mechanisms of change necessary for collective upliftment. By amplifying voices long marginalized and communities long neglected, the documentary ignites a call to action, urging individuals to confront the injustices that divide us and strive towards a future defined by unity, empathy, and justice for all.