Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life
“A Commentary About the Prison Industrial Complex and the Prison Abolition Movement”
Synopsis
Weaving together the voices of women entangled in the criminal justice system, along with leading scholars on prison abolition, this film provides a critical analysis of the disfunctionality and violence of the prison system.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Setsu Shigematsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Setsu Shigematsu
- Original Score
- Eleanor Gomez
- Original Title
- Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Setsu Shigematsu
Setsu Shigematsu
Eleanor Gomez
Cameron Granadino, Spencer Lee
Cameron Granadino, Setsu Shigematsu
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Granadino
Producer
Cameron Granadino
Editor
Spencer Lee
Editor
Setsu Shigematsu
Director
Setsu Shigematsu
Producer
Setsu Shigematsu
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life about?
Weaving together the voices of women entangled in the criminal justice system, along with leading scholars on prison abolition, this film provides a critical analysis of the disfunctionality and violence of the prison system.
Who directed Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life?
Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life was directed by Setsu Shigematsu.
Who stars in Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life?
The principal cast of Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life includes Melissa Burch, Susan Burton, Angela Davis, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Dylan Rodriguez.
When was Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life released and how long is it?
Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life was composed by Eleanor Gomez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life?
Visions of Abolition: From Critical Resistance to a New Way of Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).