Viewer's Guide Index

Additional Interviews - Over twenty hours of interviews were recorded in the making of A Sentence of Their Own. Unfortunately, not everything recorded could be included in the final film

Fortunately, every interview was transcribed, making this section a must see for viewers wanting to know more about the many issues covered and/or not covered in A Sentence of Their Own.

Becky Writes Back! - A new page with Becky's responses to letters from folks who have seen A Sentence of Their Own and felt it important to voice their opinions.

Book Edgar as a Speaker - A new page with information on booking Edgar as a speaker for your next conference, community group meeting, or educational presentation. A wide-range of topics are listed to assist you in deciding whether A Sentence of Their Own and Edgar's presentation are good match for your group.

Community Screenings Map - A comprehensive listing of community screenings being organized state-by-state. If you are interested in organizing a screening of A Sentence of Their Own in your community visit this page for important information.

Credits - A listing of the wonderful individuals and organizations who helped make the film possible.

Discussion Guide - A comprehensive twenty-one page discussion guide, written by Alvina Mathis from the Department of Correctional Education at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women.

Discussion Guide questions are listed sequentially, corresponding to the flow of the video. Highly recommended for a thorough understanding of the many issues presented in A Sentence of Their Own. Can be downloaded as a PDF file. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

Discussion Jump-Start - A short list of questions offering group leaders a closer look at some of the issues raised in the film. If time is limited, visit this page to jump-start group discussion.

FAQ's - A comprehensive listing of frequently asked questions and answers to those questions.

Film Transcript - A word-for-word written transcript of the documentary including voice over, as well as naturally occurring dialogue heard throughout the film.

Press - Reviews, awards, and articles on A Sentence of Their Own, including a listing of upcoming conferences and film festivals where the film will be screened.

Tape Purchase - Ordering information for the purchase of A Sentence of Their Own. Both institutional and home video rates are available.

Viewer Feedback - A forum where one can share their own personal story or leave their thoughts and impressions of the film.