Penitentia (2023)

What's the true cost of doing nothing?

Penitentia (2023) poster

Alejandro 'Ale' Villacaño is a young associate lawyer who has landed a job at a prestigious law firm. Even though he was top of his class, he is also a former convict and an acquitted felon, which makes him an unlikely pick for this firm. Intent on forgetting his past and forging a new identity, he dedicates himself to being the top associate at the firm. He is reluctant to take on a pro bono case to help an old friend, but ultimately does so at the prodding of his mentor. For Ale, it's filing a few grievances against the local prison and then back to his new life. But for his client, it’s a matter of life and death. No matter how much Ale tries to resist, the pull to do the right thing, to fight the good fight is too strong. Ensnared now in a case rife with corruption, corporate negligence, and abuse of power, Ale must decide what kind of lawyer he is really meant to be.

Director: Chris Lawing
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: George Hutson Warren, Pano Fountas, Fadi Ghassan Khoury
Cinematography: Chris Lawing
Editing: Chris Lawing
Production: Propulsion Films, Redline Creative Group, XO Productions, Mercury Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama

Keywords

lawyer, criminal law, prison reform

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Chris Lawing
More Films in Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penitentia about?
Alejandro 'Ale' Villacaño is a young associate lawyer who has landed a job at a prestigious law firm. Even though he was top of his class, he is also a former convict and an acquitted felon, which makes him an unlikely pick for this firm. Intent on forgetting his past and forging a new identity, he dedicates himself to being the top associate at the firm. He is reluctant to take on a pro bono case to help an old friend, but ultimately does so at the prodding of his mentor. For Ale, it's filing a few grievances against the local prison and then back to his new life. But for his client, it’s a matter of life and death. No matter how much Ale tries to resist, the pull to do the right thing, to fight the good fight is too strong. Ensnared now in a case rife with corruption, corporate negligence, and abuse of power, Ale must decide what kind of lawyer he is really meant to be.
Who directed Penitentia?
Penitentia was directed by Chris Lawing.
Who stars in Penitentia?
Penitentia stars Glenn Stanton, Kate Flanagan, Michael W. Schwartz, Rob Wilson, Rusty Schwimmer, Robert Lewis Stephenson.
How long is Penitentia?
Penitentia has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Penitentia?
Penitentia is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
Where was Penitentia produced?
Penitentia was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Penitentia?
The themes of Penitentia include: Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama.