Two 17-year-old students were gunned down by a fellow 15-year-old student in the hallways of Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, New York. Although unusual at school, it was not an uncommon occurrence in East New York City, an area where families shared their community with drug dealers. The year was 1991. Producer Maria Hinojosa talks to kids who had no protection against the violence that surrounded them, other than toting guns. In this neighborhood, a three block walk to school was deadly. Their stories have an increasing resonance today.

The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries:

The Changing Face of Neighborhood Crime Produced by: Askia Muhammad

Japan is a Safer Place to be a Fish Produced by: Mary Beth Kirchner

One More Chance for P.S. 123 Produced by: Steve Mencher

Peanut King’s Children Produced by: Deborah George

Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin

Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas

Associate Producer: Debra Morris

Audio Engineer: Dave Patschke