What I Want My Words to Do to You: Voices from Inside a Women's Maximum Security Prison

"An Unprecedented Look Into the Hearts and Minds of Women in a Maximum Security Prison."

Jan 20 2003 N/A 1h 18m
Documentary

An inside look at a writing workshop led by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, consisting of 15 women, most of whom were convicted of murder. Through a series of exercises and discussions, the women delve into their pasts and explore the nature of their crimes and the extent of their own culpability. The film culminates in an emotionally charged prison performance of the women's writing by acclaimed actors Mary Alice, Glenn Close, Hazelle Goodman, Rosie Perez, and Marisa Tomei.

Plot

A look at playwright Eve Ensler's writing workshop inside Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women.

Written by

Gary Sunshine

Directed by

Madeleine Gavin, Judith Katz, Gary Sunshine

Cast

Mary Alice, Glenn Close, Eve Ensler

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Borrowed Light Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
118
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA