The second project by Seeing for Ourselves
"As I observed almost four years ago about Project Lives—the book of photographic self-portrayals by New York public housing residents, with imagery intertwining revelatory text—it is always inspiring to see the scorned and disenfranchised take control of their lives. Now comes the book and documentary about cameras turned over to the city's probationers, the latest effort by the non-profit Seeing for Ourselves. Once again, we recognize how connected we all remain. Once again, the photographs open our eyes and warm our hearts. Once again, our concerns for social justice broaden and deepen." --NOAM CHOMSKY
FILM
NEWS
Coming in 2022
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" TRAILER
As of November 6, 2021, the documentary "In a Whole New Way" has been named an award winner 33 times at film festivals; an award nominee, 7 times; a finalist, 10 times; a semi-finalist, 6 times; an honorable mention, 4 times; and an official selection, 30 times. See the list.
The follow-up to
the globally acclaimed first book
FILM POSTER
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" DOCUMENTARY
Coming Soon
PAST FILM SCREENINGS
UPCOMING EXHIBITS
MEDIA COVERAGE
SEEING FOR OURSELVES:
Participatory Photography
in New York City
2010-2020
Islip Art Museum
Coming When Facility Reopens
OUTDOOR EXHIBIT/WORKSHOP
Governor's Island
Look for this in 2022!
"A unique lens on community."
-- NY1-TV
NOTABLE FESTIVAL LAURELS
Loudoun Arts Film Festival, September 12, 2021
Middleburg, Virginia
United Nations Association Film Festival
October 25, 2021
Palo Alto, California
Filmmaker Panel on Criminal Justice Reform
"Each photo depicting what they see through a lens. Their stories. Their neighborhood struggles. And beauty."
"Andre Whitehead speaks of probation with something like reverance."
"This program really is changing lives and hopefully helping to change the criminal justice system.
I can't wait to see what you do next!"
