The Arrest Machine

A documentary film by Ben Silberfarb

This feature-length documentary will tell the true story of a corrupt undercover police officer, Paul Lawrence, and the impact of his actions in Vermont in the 1970s.

Through firsthand interviews, this film will unravel the tensions of the time and draw parallels to our current political environment. It will examine the justice system, how it was manipulated, and ask if it could happen again.

This feature-length documentary will tell the true story of a corrupt undercover police officer, Paul Lawrence, and the impact of his actions in Vermont in the 1970s. Through firsthand interviews, this film will unravel the tensions of the time and draw parallels to our current political environment. It will examine the justice system, how it was manipulated, and ask if it could happen again.

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Tax-deductible contributions can be made via our fiscal sponsor, the Vermont International Film Festival (VTIFF). To make a donation, please visit our page at VTIFF’s website. For more information about the film as well as other ways to support our work, please contact Ben Silberfarb or another member of the Humble Light team listed below.

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About Humble Light LLC

Humble Light LLC is a Vermont-based production company brought together to produce this film. Our team is passionate about the craft of filmmaking, the power of documentary storytelling, and the importance of journalistic investigation and accountability.

Ben Silberfarb

Director/Producer/Editor
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Andrew Lund

Producer/Editor
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Maggie Cassidy

Producer/Researcher
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This project’s creation is supported in part by grant funding from the Vermont Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Vermont Community Foundation.