What I Want My Words to Do to You: Voices From Inside a Prison

Name: What I Want My Words to Do to You: Voices From Inside a Prison
Genre: Documentary

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2003

1h 18m

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Eve Ensler conducts a writing workshop for female inmates at a state prison in New York.

Janice Page

Boston Globe

The most worthwhile parts of What I Want My Words to Do to You ... happen not onstage or in actors' rehearsals, but in the writing workshops, where no stars are present.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 8, 2003

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Paul Sherman

Boston Herald

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 2, 2004

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Film Threat

Rated: 4/5

Jan 6, 2004

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

This film is one bitter pill, but a hugely rewarding one.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 11, 2003

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We watched "What I Want My Words to Do to You" on PBS when it was first released in 2003. We were overhelmed by the documentary then, and now are even more deeply moved by the genius of Eve Ensler who worked with the inmates at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women over a period of years to draw out their emotions through a series of creative writing workshops. The writings turned into a performance by accomplished actresses deeply touch the viewer and show the power of words to reveal and redeem. Brava to all!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Judith Katz

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Madeleine Gavin

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Gary Sunshine

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Judith Katz

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Judith Katz

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Synopsis

Eve Ensler conducts a writing workshop for female inmates at a state prison in New York.

Director: Judith Katz, Madeleine Gavin, Gary Sunshine
Producer: Judith Katz
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 18m

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