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POV: What I Want My Words to Do to You DVD

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Item #: WC1572
Playwright Eve Ensler guides viewers into the hearts of female prisoners in unique performances by Mary Alice, Glenn Close, Hazelle Goodman, Rosie Perez, and Marisa Tomei. An outgrowth of Ensler's workshop at Bedford Hills Correctional Center, WHAT I WANT MY WORDS TO DO TO YOU is a no-holds-barred revelation of terrifying reality. Participants, most convicted of murder, grappled with crimes ... More
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Playwright Eve Ensler guides viewers into the hearts of female prisoners in unique performances by Mary Alice, Glenn Close, Hazelle Goodman, Rosie Perez, and Marisa Tomei. An outgrowth of Ensler's workshop at Bedford Hills Correctional Center, WHAT I WANT MY WORDS TO DO TO YOU is a no-holds-barred revelation of terrifying reality. Participants, most convicted of murder, grappled with crimes and culpability in 15 painful self-portraits.

Interview With Eve Ensler and Judith Katz
Additional full-length Performances by the featured actor

Producer: BORROWED LIGHT LLC
Production Year: 2004
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 90 minutes
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4x3 Full Screen

4 Reviews
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Aleciahf
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
11/14/21
Made me want to read/see more
Review by Aleciahf on 11/14/21 review stating Made me want to read/see more
Surprising? I didnt expect to be so moved, that the women would be so thoughtful and honest and sorry - I dont know what I expected. But to hear through their own words what its like to be there, where they are in life and in jail, is transformational. I was hoping to use this in school, the power of words and writing. Probably higher level high school kids could appreciate. Thanks for this program. Way to go Eve Ensler!
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Jan S.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
11/14/21
the power of the written word
Review by Jan S. on 11/14/21 review stating the power of the written word
A powerful film showing the value of group, honesty, and journeling. I will never assume I know anything about those who .have been imprisoned by our society
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Psychololgy G.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
11/14/21
What Their Words Did To Me
Review by Psychololgy G. on 11/14/21 review stating What Their Words Did To Me
This documentary profoundly changed my point of view on criminals. It was one of the most powerful things I have ever seen in my life. I think it is something everyone should see. It will move you. It moved me. I found myself in tears over it. It is simply a must see.
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Chelsea
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
07/13/21
Everyone should watch this.
Review by Chelsea on 07/13/21 review stating Everyone should watch this.
Amazing, powerful, and moving documentary. Seeing the humanity of people in prison and witnessing to their stories, will hopefully take us one step closer to abolishing the prison system.

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Chelsea reviewed POV: What I Want My Words to Do to You DVD
5 star rating
Everyone should watch this.
Review by Chelsea review stating Everyone should watch this.
Amazing, powerful, and moving documentary. Seeing the humanity of people in prison and witnessing to their stories, will hopefully take us one step closer to abolishing the prison system.
J
Jan S. reviewed POV: What I Want My Words to Do to You DVD
5 star rating
the power of the written word
Review by Jan S. review stating the power of the written word
A powerful film showing the value of group, honesty, and journeling. I will never assume I know anything about those who .have been imprisoned by our society
P
Psychololgy G. reviewed POV: What I Want My Words to Do to You DVD
5 star rating
What Their Words Did To Me
Review by Psychololgy G. review stating What Their Words Did To Me
This documentary profoundly changed my point of view on criminals. It was one of the most powerful things I have ever seen in my life. I think it is something everyone should see. It will move you. It moved me. I found myself in tears over it. It is simply a must see.
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