The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Gary SunshineWriter
- Gary SunshineDirector
- Judith KatzDirector
- Madeleine GavinDirector
Cast
- Mary AliceSelf
- Glenn CloseSelf
- VSelf
- Hazelle GoodmanSelf
- Rosie PerezSelf
- Marisa TomeiSelf
- Kathy BoudinSelf
- Judith ClarkSelf