What I Want My Words to Do to You

Plot

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.

Cast

Mary Alice

Self

Glenn Close

Self

V

Self

Hazelle Goodman

Self

Rosie Perez

Self

Marisa Tomei

Self

Kathy Boudin

Self

Judith Clark

Self