Movie Description

What I Want My Words to Do to You

(2003)

Overview

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.

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Original TitleWhat I Want My Words to Do to You

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2003-12-16

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 18m

Homepagehttps://www.pbs.org/pov/films/whatiwant/

Production CompaniesBorrowed Light Productions

Genres

  • Documentary