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The reason why they oppose Jessie's law is because the law reinforcement doesn't LIKE mandatory sentencing because it take discretion away from them.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
I found people, or we should say the public 'funny' The reason why they oppose Jessie's law is because Mark's hair? His tattoos?
I can say I won't vote for Donald Trump because I don't like his hair, but no. I would say I hate his hair, but it's not the reason why I won't vote for him. The reason why is I don't agree with his political opinions.
The public shouldn't be concerned with his appearance and worry about whether Mark uses drugs or has long hair or not because it has nothing to do with his appearance. What the public should really evaluate is the quality and the plausibility of his ideas and if it can be carried out to improve the living environment for the younger generations.
People judge too soon, too harsh, too stupidly sometimes.
' THE PUBLIC IS ALL ABOUT THE CRITICISM, MAN'
I hope one day the public can stop blind-folding themselves with other people's empty hatred and start living and thinking for themselves and make better judgement.
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02/17/23
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It's incredible to me what the power of TRUE journalism can do. An honest film like this gives a holistic insight into Marks journey and transformation from grieving parent to social activist, a step that many of those struck by tragedy are too disheartened to move to. The fact that a man with not even a high school education so passionately pursues a complex legal understanding in order to do what he feels he must do to help make a difference makes Lunsburg such a fascinating character to follow, and connect to. This film has since helped him pass Jessica's law in 46 states. Projects like this are the reason I love working on documentary films. They move and inspire people to make changes--as nothing is more honest and emotionally heartbreaking then seeing the raw human condition devoid of theatrical expression.
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02/03/23
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Boaz Dvir loves his superheroes. Not the kinds that fly around in capes or can run super fast, but the ordinary ones, the ones in real life, whom you might have had a drink with the other day, whose only prior goals included making a living and living under the radar.
These people weren't born superheroes; they were thrust into the role by the world around them. More recent films like "Discovering Gloria" and "A Wing and a Prayer" fit into this mold very well. Going further back into Dvir's filmography though, the passion for ordinary superheroes is just as strong.
Mark Lunsford is one of those people, a man who went from an every man with a 10th grade education to a driving force for social change. Several years prior to the film, he loses his daughter Jessie to a sex offender who lived right across the street from them. Justice was served, but Mark was far from satisfied. He is the focus of the documentary. He is Jessie's dad, who travels across the nation pushing for legislative reforms.
The film is uncompromising in its portrayal of a system Mark is looking to change, and the focus is very distinctly on these institutional shortcomings. It's hardly a comfortable viewing experience, but a necessary one about a topic that often gets swept under the rug after the verdict is in and the criminal faces sentence. It's a rickety road to change, and the film notes how the pain never goes away from what's happened. The toll is even shown in Mark himself, whose pain remains visible with every eye movement. Jessie only continues to remain a part of him, both figuratively and literally; he has a tattoo of her below the ribs.
Also unlike conventional superheroes, Mark hardly saves the planet by the end of the film. Many questions linger on about the situation, and much gray area remains throughout the compromises. The loose ends are still prevalent, and Dvir is apt in observing them. Like any great documentary, the bottom line is generating conversation. The ending is an ellipses, not a period. While the film was released in 2011, the conversation can only continue, and "Jessie's Dad" can only do good in continuing it.
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02/25/23
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I like what Boaz Dvir has done with the story- instead of trying to put his personal perspective in, he records everything in an unbiased manner- as much as he can. The story itself is very sad, and heartwarming- how far would you go to bring justice, not only to yourself, but to others who may face a similar situation? This is the question that 'Jessie's Dad' answers, and it does so excellently.
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01/20/23
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A must watch! Directed and written by Boaz Dvir, "Jessie's Dad" documents the struggles of a single parent, Mark Lunsford, after his 9-Year-old daughter Jessica was abducted and murdered in 2005. The documentary shows the different dynamics of Mark's personal struggles, from helping to enact Jessie's Law around the country to boosting child protection to protecting his family. This documentary does not only tell a story of a father but also of a fighter. Jessie's law has been passed in 46 states in the United States but Lunsford's struggle is not over yet as four states including New York State have not passed Jessie's law. Lunsford's goal is not only to make Jessie's Law active through out United States but also to make sure that our children are protected from child predators.
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02/18/23
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Heartbreak and Inspiration
Mark Lunsford is living every parents worst nightmare - the horrific murder of his daughter Jessica. Even if you think you know Mark and Jessie's story, you need to watch this film.
The failure of the justice system, the failure of the police investigation when Jessie went missing and the failure of too many state legislatures will leave you outraged.
And watching Mark's crusade to protect our children will leave you in tears.
Filmmaker Boaz Dvir has captured glimpses of Mark's journey in such a way that you will feel you are right there with him, behind the camera.
The failure of the justice system, the failure of the police investigation when Jessie went missing and the failure of too many state legislatures will leave you outraged.
And watching Mark's crusade to protect our children will leave you in tears.
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02/05/23
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