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“... a moving documentary”


NEW YORK

“....puts a human face on prisoners struggling with their inability to read.”

 
—Warren Woodburry, Jr.


“Prisoners guide each other through the slow literacy process with patience that borders on tenderness.”

 
—Jessica Bruder

“... uplifting.”

 
—Jay Ambrose

“... an affecting look at a small group trying to make a dent in a big problem.”

 
—Joanne Weintraub


Albany

“The film celebrates the psychological ‘liberation’ of newly literate prisoners and explores the connection between illiteracy and crime.”

 
—Kevin McDonough

“With 2 million Americans incarcerated today, we may need to be reminded that our efforts are still needed to promote literacy and reclaim the lives of criminals. How Do You Spell Murder may inspire us anew.”


"... an inspiring wake-up call."

 
—Thomas Goodhue

"... truly thought-provoking ... creates in the viewer a desire to be proactive."

 

"... I've seen [ it ] and was impressed, moved and shocked."

 
—Mea Kaemmerlen
 


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