The second initiative by Seeing for Ourselves
"Finally, a positive treatment of probation. Inspiring!"
—VERONICA CUNNINGHAM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
AMERICAN PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSOCIATION
IN A WHOLE NEW WAY
Undoing mass incarceration by a path untraveled
WITH FANS ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM—FROM GOP LEGISLATORS TO NOAM CHOMSKY:
"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."
"Finally, a positive treatment of probation. Inspiring!"
—VERONICA CUNNINGHAM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AMERICAN PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSOCIATION
"Such a thoughtful and life-affirming documentary!"
—STEVE WOOLWORTH, PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION
Equipped with cameras and a novel artistic technique, some people of color ensnared in probation
set out in a whole new way to return the sanction to its rehabilitative roots—
only to find themselves transformed by the attempt.
FILM
COMPANION BOOK
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" TRAILER
Coming in 2023
The follow-up to
the globally acclaimed first book
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" DOCUMENTARY
email us for a link to the film
TASH SULTANA PERFORMS "JUNGLE," FEATURED IN THE FILM, AT THE STATE THEATER JUNE 28, 2022 IN PORTLAND, MAINE—THE CITY WHERE THE DOCUMENTARY WAS PRODUCED!
NEWS
PBS accepts the film for public television broadcast! We will be seeking underwriters as we seek to maximize the national audience.
We thank the Onyko Film Awards in Odessa, Ukraine for their recognition. Our hearts go out to them now.
Recent Win: Best Documentary at World Webfest Mania in NYC.
A workshop was held for a hundred attendees at the American Probation and Parole Association annual conference August 30 featuring a film screening, an examination of probation practices portrayed in the documentary, and a discussion of how the film can promote justice reform.
As of January 30, 2023, the documentary "In a Whole New Way" has been selected by 185 film festivals worldwide, winning 56 awards in the process! See the list.
Catch the Feb 17, 2022 Zoom film screening and discussion with Maine justice and legislative officials!
FILM POSTER
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" PRESS KIT
FILM SCREENINGS
LATEST EXHIBITS
OTHER EVENTS
Remote Q&A with Miraban Film Festival
February 16, 2022
Remote Q&A with Something Wicked DocuFest
February 25, 2022
Workshop for Probation Industry
August 30, 2022
NOTABLE FESTIVAL LAURELS
United Nations Association Film Festival
October 25, 2021
Palo Alto, California
Filmmaker Panel on Criminal Justice Reform
MEDIA COVERAGE
"A unique lens on community."
-- NY1-TV
"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!"
VENUE COVERAGE
-- Vegas Movie Awards
(by email)
“Despite the undeniably important reality behind the action taken by the subjects of this documentary, In a Whole New Way feels uplifting and hopeful for a better future.
"Eloquently narrated and thoughtfully put together, this documentary proves people can affect change. That if communities come together we make the world a better place.”
"A film about the camera's power and the injustice of the American justice system. Brilliantly shot and with great force, the filmmaker makes us aware of one of the biggest problems facing American society today."
Loudoun Arts Film Festival, September 12, 2021
Middleburg, Virginia
