Enjoyable, but I couldn't help feeling at times that the filmmakers were manipulating me into feeling sorry for these criminals. It is wonderful that they have the opportunity to participate in this acting program, and it is certainly unique to witness a group of criminals tackle the work of Shakespeare. But I was left feeling like these dudes are having some undeserved fun in prison while the men, women, and children they murdered or molested are either in the ground or otherwise permanently scarred. The subject matter is, however, compelling, and will force you to re-evaluate your perspective on prisons and prisoners... and forgiveness and redemption.
Written 4/25/07
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