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Tommy Franklin

Tommy Franklin is a filmmaker, writer, and producer. His documentary You Don’t Know My Name received support from Sundance, ITVS, Firelight Media, Ford Foundation, Catapult Film Fund, The Marshall Project, The Just Trust, Jerome Foundation, InMaat Foundation, Perspective Fund, and many others. Tommy developed his artistic practice during fellowships with Film Independent, Firelight Doc Lab, CNN, K…

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Daredevil

When 12 year old best friends Rico and Chris’s friendship takes a dangerous turn, a dark secret sets in motion a plan for the kids to confront realities that force them to take justice into their own hands

You Don't Know My Name

You Don't Know My Name · 2026

You Don't Know My Name

MovieDocumentary

Separated from his incarcerated mother at birth, the filmmaker searches for her identity and uncovers deep ancestral bloodlines. As he gets closer to this life-altering truth, he navigates his way through systems designed to keep him in the dark.

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Daredevil

When 12 year old best friends Rico and Chris’s friendship takes a dangerous turn, a dark secret sets in motion a plan for the kids to confront realities that force them to take justice into their own hands

Director

You Don't Know My Name

You Don't Know My Name · 2026

You Don't Know My Name

MovieDocumentary

Separated from his incarcerated mother at birth, the filmmaker searches for her identity and uncovers deep ancestral bloodlines. As he gets closer to this life-altering truth, he navigates his way through systems designed to keep him in the dark.

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