A global milestone for the documentary
ASPYA Foundation is proud to announce that Reclaimed Voices, its documentary on rehabilitation and the journey of youth justice, will screen internationally for the first time next month at the Midlands Conference in Critical Thought in May 2026, hosted by the University of Warwick.
Why this conference
The conference invites critical reflection on how crime, justice and the legal system can challenge punitive attitudes and open up new perspectives on what justice could look like in the future. These themes sit at the heart of Reclaimed Voices, which ASPYA Foundation produced two years ago to challenge dominant narratives about African-Australian young people and the youth justice system.
The story behind the film
Reclaimed Voices follows the journey of Sabir Banek, whose rehabilitation highlights the impact of faith, employment, community support and second chances. Since its release, the documentary has screened more than 1,200 times across Victoria, Queensland and now internationally in the United Kingdom, engaging 19 organisations through screenings and partnerships and generating meaningful dialogue about the potential of young people navigating the justice system.
The panel
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated on the ground by Mark Yin, a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge, who led the formal independent evaluation of the film. Joining him on the panel will be Sabir Banek, Malou Lueth, and Sobur Dhieu, dialling in from Melbourne to share insights from the documentary’s production, evaluation and impact.
Looking ahead
This international screening marks a significant step in ASPYA Foundation’s mission to amplify community voice on youth justice reform, extending the reach of Reclaimed Voices beyond Australia and into global academic and policy conversations.
To find out more about Reclaimed Voices and how to book a screening, please visit our Reclaimed Voices page.