Over the course of two years, HOW WE GET FREE follows Elisabeth Epps as she works to end cash bail on all fronts: from bailing people out of jail to protesting in the streets to running for office as one of the first abolitionist candidates in Colorado.
Geeta Gandbhir began her career in narrative film, learning from Spike Lee and Sam Pollard. Transitioning to documentary filmmaking, she directed notable works such as "Born in Synanon," "Eyes on the Prize," and "Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power," which received acclaim and awards. Gandbhir directed “The Perfect Neighbor” which premiered at Sundance in 2025, the series "Black and Missing" for HBO, winning a NAACP Award and an Independent Spirit Award. Her film "Apart" earned an Emmy Award nomination and a win. She's been recognized for her short film "Call Center Blues" and her work on "The Asian Americans," both receiving prestigious awards. Gandbhir also served as an executive producer on "Harlem Ice", a 5-part Disney+ & Imagine Documentaries docuseries that premiered in February 2025. As a co-director and co-producer, Gandbhir has been involved in various projects, including "A Conversation on Race" series and the HBO film "The Sentence," which won a Primetime Emmy. Her editing work has contributed to films earning multiple Emmy Awards, Peabody Awards, and an Academy Award.
