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
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" TRAILER
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" DOCUMENTARY
Coming in 2022
The follow-up to
the globally acclaimed first book
NEWS
We thank the Onyko Film Awards in Odessa, Ukraine for their recognition. Our hearts go out to them now.
Latest Wins: Best Inspirational Film and the Social Awareness Award at Vegas Movie Awards
Upcoming festival screenings include the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival in Cincinnati July 8; Schoodic Arts for All in Winter Harbor, ME, July 30; and the Strong Chance Film Festival in Greenpoint, Brooklyn sometime August 4-7.
Catch the Feb 17 Zoom film screening and discussion with Maine justice and legislative officials!
As of June 23, 2022, the documentary "In a Whole New Way" has been selected by 139 film festivals worldwide, winning 41 awards in the process! See the list.
FILM POSTER
"IN A WHOLE NEW WAY" PRESS KIT
FILM SCREENINGS
LATEST EXHIBITS
REMOTE FESTIVAL Q&As
United Nations Association Film Festival
October 25, 2021
Palo Alto, California
Filmmaker Panel on Criminal Justice Reform
Loudoun Arts Film Festival, September 12, 2021
Middleburg, Virginia
NOTABLE FESTIVAL LAURELS
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.”