What I Want My Words to Do to You
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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What I Want My Words to Do to You
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 16, 2003
Runtime
1h 18m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
72%
Original Title
What I Want My Words to Do to You
Production Companies
Borrowed Light Productions
Director
Gary Sunshine
Description
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.