What I Want My Words to Do to You

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

2003 1h 18m EN

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★7.8TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Mary Alice
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Glenn Close
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V
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Hazelle Goodman
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Rosie Perez
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Marisa Tomei
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Kathy Boudin
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Judith Clark
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gary Sunshine
Writers: Gary Sunshine
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gary Sunshine, shot by Dyanna Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Madeleine Gavin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Mary Alice and Glenn Close and V carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0343173 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gary Sunshine directs. Dyanna Taylor behind the camera. Madeleine Gavin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Gary Sunshine, shot by Dyanna Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Madeleine Gavin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mary Alice and Glenn Close and V carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "An Unprecedented Look Into the Hearts and Minds of Women in a Maximum Security Prison.".
8IMDB entry: tt0343173 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.