Matt Nadel
CANS Can't Stand
120 Years tells the story of Scott Lewis, a citizen of New Haven, Connecticut who was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he never committed. Over the course of two decades, Lewis built his case from behind bars, poring over legal texts, writing to attorneys, and holding out hope that one day he might walk free. This story traces the ramifications of his wrongful conviction on a family that lost 20 precious years together, on a community shaken by corruption, and on an exonerated man desperately makin
Co-Director, DP, Editor
Matt Nadel is a film director from Florida, currently completing his senior year at Yale. Matt's work has been showcased by New York Times Op-Docs, the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Cinefest. He is a recipient of the Burt Reynolds Scholarship in Film and was named a National YoungArts Winner in Cinematic Arts. Matt also works with nonprofit organizations focused on immigration, education, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Matt Nadel
CANS Can't Stand