FILM FESTIVALS
The film has to date been welcomed by over 200 festivals in 42 countries around the world—amassing 73 awards and 21 award nominations. See the list.
"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 effect change. That if communities come together, we can make the world a better place."
—Infinity Film Festival (London)
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"The 24-member Jury committee reviewed almost 600 submissions for our 60-hour festival program. They found your film to be extremely pertinent and well-suited for this year's festival theme, MOVING FORWARD, and we feel strongly that the audience will be captivated by your work."
—United Nations Association Film Festival
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"Your documentary In a Whole New Way is remarkably well-done, with one of the most necessary and vital issues dealt with. Your film deserves credit for script, directing, and overall filming. I trust your documentary is appreciated profoundly by everyone. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more of your films."
—International Moving Film Festival (Khuzestan, Iran)
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"A beautiful project!"
—Vegas Movie Awards
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"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."
—Magma Film Awards (Honolulu)
OTHER SCREENINGS
Screening and panel discussion
with Maine justice and legislative officials
Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth
February 17, 2022
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Film screened for the American Civil Liberties Union April 25, 2023
to further its Delaware reform effort.
Film aired on public television across the country
June-August 2023
Panel discussion following film screening
at a plenary session of the annual conference of
the American Probation and Parole Association
August 29, 2023