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March 05, 2009
10,000 Violent Women and One Screenwriter, Final Chapter
“My ladies will probably try and slip you some letters, ask you to mail them on the outside. Do not do that. It is contraband, you hear me?”
“Yes.”
“One or two might try and hug you goodbye, in that hug, there might be an inappropriate touch. Resist the temptation.”
“Yes, M’am.”
It’s my last day as visitor slash researcher in the prison. I’m being debriefed by the Supervisor, a tough, no-nonsense lady who still manages to retain her femininity—and sense of humor.
“You got what you wanted?”
“Yes, thank you. Can I ask you a few questions?”
“Ask, but I may not answer.”
To read Chapter VII, the final installment in my series, please head on over to Big Hollywood.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at March 5, 2009 08:43 AM
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It was a great series Robert - gave me a view not only of prison life but the creative process of a good screenwriter.
My friend Larry R., movie aficionado, also enjoyed the movie! Whoever at the prison contributed to the composites of the characters in the movie - well, it was a good job and portrayed prison life pretty accurately, I believe...
Posted by: Bill Brandt at March 5, 2009 11:55 AM
Bill:
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the series, and especially glad that your friend likes my movie. I like it too:-)
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at March 5, 2009 02:12 PM
Robert - this evening I got an invitation to visit a rather famous state prison from a prison guard (who is a friend of a friend).
I decided "what the heck" and have learned one of the rules for visitors is to not wear blue jeans.
I'll be glad to give you my impressions if you want...
It will come after tax season.
On your movie I think it was so well done showing the results of a biological mother wanting to see her child (realistic but not often reported), and the slow transition of the main prison character (trying to write this without spoiling it for others)
Both Ellen's and Laura's characters were rich in story and well presented
Posted by: Bill Brandt at March 5, 2009 06:27 PM
Bill:
Glad you like my movie. It was a tough one to write.
Yes, very anxious to hear your prison impressions.
I was never told not to wear blue jeans. Maybe that's because I only wear L.L. Bean khakis.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at March 6, 2009 08:18 AM
Well done, Robert!
Posted by: ProphetJoe at March 6, 2009 06:33 PM
I'm about to click for that final episode. What else is there to do for Ta'anit Ester? And then I'll start getting ready for Purim.
http://me-ander.blogspot.com/2009/03/preparing-for-purim.html
Posted by: Batya at March 9, 2009 12:05 AM