What I Want My Words to Do to You
“An Unprecedented Look Into the Hearts and Minds of Women in a Maximum Security Prison.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
PBS
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Sunshine, Madeleine Gavin, Judith Katz
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Sunshine
- Original Title
- What I Want My Words to Do to You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Borrowed Light Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Sunshine, Madeleine Gavin, Judith Katz
Gary Sunshine
Dyanna Taylor, Paul Gibson
Madeleine Gavin
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Sunshine
Director
Gary Sunshine
Writer
Dyanna Taylor
Director of Photography
Paul Gibson
Director of Photography
Madeleine Gavin
Editor
Madeleine Gavin
Director
Judith Katz
Director
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What is What I Want My Words to Do to You about?
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.
Who directed What I Want My Words to Do to You?
What I Want My Words to Do to You was directed by Gary Sunshine, Madeleine Gavin, Judith Katz.
Who stars in What I Want My Words to Do to You?
The principal cast of What I Want My Words to Do to You includes Mary Alice, Glenn Close, V, Hazelle Goodman, Rosie Perez.
When was What I Want My Words to Do to You released and how long is it?
What I Want My Words to Do to You was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.