POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. - s4story -- Film Distributor BayView Entertainment announces the release of Us vs Them, a documentary that explores how communities become stuck in cycles of unrest and misunderstanding due to black and white generalizations of "good guys" and "bad guys."

The film is scheduled to appear on finer streaming services beginning June 30^th, 2026.

Director Alexander Vishno focuses his lens on Charles "Charlie" Grady, a 35-year law enforcement veteran with experience ranging from being a motorcycle cop to an FBI specialist. Through his years of involvement with every type of personality and situation, Grady implores viewers that nothing will change until they embrace the concept that life is more gray than black and white.

From law-breaking police officers to perpetrators turning from a life of crime to become police officers themselves, the preconceived notions of good and bad are turned on their heads.

As Grady notes in the documentary, "We are not defined by the worst decisions we've made in our lives. Anyone can cross that line at any point."

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The film takes a hard look at both sides. From law enforcement agents who profile innocents in black and brown neighborhoods, to drug dealers who manipulate local police to look the other way, a blurred reality is exposed. In the process, an "us vs. them" mentality permeates throughout.

The compelling documentary digs deep into the psyches of individuals. While it's filled with tales of drug gangs that employ law enforcement tactics and police who bend rules and break laws to their benefit, it also shows the camaraderie of police when one is fallen or in trouble, as well as how prison inmates unite to make it through their incarcerations.

While noting the prevailing systemic problems, the film also provides solutions. Reform on both sides is encouraged via communication in communities, and revisiting law enforcement and criminal justice practices to ensure they are not only just, but transformative as well. The film argues that positive change can be achieved through empathy, compassion, and a service-minded approach.

"This film is designed to make the viewer reflect on how they determine who is the "bad guy" and who is the "good guy," says Grady. "Trust is always a major factor in that determination. We accept that cops sometimes break the law and the trust of the community. Society has a difficult time accepting that a former criminal can be trusted as a cop. Ultimately, redemption is possible on either side."

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