Last Day of Freedom is a 2015 American black and white and color animated short documentary film about racism, the US Criminal Justice System, and mental health issues.
[2] Last Day of Freedom was shortlisted with ten other documentaries from 74 entries submitted to 88th Academy Awards in Documentary Short Subject category,[3] and eventually received a nomination in this category.
Concerned about his brother, Bill and his family invite Manny to come live with them in Sacramento.
One day, however, Bill makes a shocking discovery that leaves him with an impossible choice: cover for his brother, or turn him in.
Bill explores his attempt to do the “right” thing as familial bonds, mental illness and murder tug a close relationship in conflicting directions.