Description

The Visitors is an unexpected look at the U.S. prison system through the eyes of the travelers who head to remote New York prisons every weekend to visit their loved ones. This unique culture reflects the struggle of "living the prison" life on the outside while holding onto their dedication to love despite the distance and against the odds -as far fetched as it may be.


The DVD package also includes Extra Interviews and Event Videos

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

FAMILY EMPOWERMENT DAY 2
The event video of the Prison Action Network's Family Empowerment Day at Middle Collegiate Church, New York. Key note speakers include Deb Bozydaj, Mother of a Lifer. Willie Thomas, 29+ yrs a prisoner, denied parole 7 times. Robert Isseks, Esq. Lead Attorney in the Pending Class Action Law Suit Challenging Present Unfair Parole Policies. Karima Amin, Director “Prisoners Are People Too!”,

SAM POLLARD on ST.CLAIR BOURNE
Emmy award winning Sam Pollard talks about Visitor's late executive producer; legendary African American filmmaker St. Clair Bourne.

INTERVIEW with NY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS' COMMISSIONER BRIAN FISHER

INTERVIEW with RAY SIMMONS - the owner of Operation Prison Gap Bus company

INTERVIEW with ALISON COLEMAN - founder and executive director Prison Families of NY, Inc.

SUPPORT GROUP at OSBORNE ASSOCIATION
Support group meeting for prison families, ex-prisoners and community members

A portion of the profits from the sale of this DVD will be used to help children of The Visitors.

Festivals

WINNER HONORABLE MENTION
URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL-NYC, 2009

WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY
GOLDEN ORANGE FILM FESTIVAL-TURKEY, 2009

OFFICIAL SELECTION
DOCUMENTARY FORTNIGHT 2010
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NY

OFFICIAL SELECTION
FULL FRAME FILM FESTIVAL, 2009

OFFICIAL SELECTION
ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL, 2009

Production Credits & Notes

Edited by K.A.Miille
Executive Producers: St. Clair Bourne and Sam Pollard
Cinematography by Suat Kutlug, Melis Birder
Music by Jay Tran, Rob Friedman
Sound Design by Sam Millee
Production Assistant and web design by Jeff Jiro Root