Us vs Them

  • Documentary Film Competition

Year: 2025

Length: 40 mins

Country: United States

Language: English

Premiere: NYC Premiere

Directed by: Alex Vishno, Charles Grady

Produced by: Chris Stocklin, Luke Williams

Starring: Ameer Williams

SEE THE FILM

Saturday Feb 21, 5:50 PM-8:35 PM – Saturday Evening Documentaries 3 + QA

In a time when the conversation around law enforcement is fraught with complexity and urgency, US VS. THEM is a clarion call for reflection, empathy, and transformation. Conceived by a veteran law enforcement official with decades of firsthand experience, this film steps boldly into the debate, inviting viewers to confront the ingrained “bad guy vs good guy” culture that has long defined the American policing narrative and scrutinizes the adversarial mindset that has gripped much of American law enforcement with an exploration of how this ideology shapes policies, community relations, and the very soul of policing in the United States.

About the Directors

As the founder of A2V Media, Emmy-Award winning director Alex Vishno brings a uniquely human-centered approach to filmmaking—focusing on projects that challenge perceptions and ignite dialogue. His latest work, US VS. THEM, exemplifies this ethos. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Alex launched his career behind the scenes working for Michael Jackson. That experience catalyzed a deep understanding of the power of live and visual storytelling.

Reviews & Interviews

Us vs. Them: Looking Beyond Simple Societal LabelsBy Ashley Cohen for Winter Film Festival

WFF Interviews

Awards

2025 Indie Film Fest – Award of Excellence