I think this piece is great. The fact that we get to be in the middle of their conversation, or rather their argument. I think the way she sets up the piece is also really refreshing. The back story is essential but not distracting, in that it happens so quick and she introduces what the piece is going to do in the present time. "I'm sitting here looking...." And the reality of someone who is going through such hurt that they can't forgive yet is something that we don't hear that often. It's a complicated reaction to a complicated situation. But their relationship, though strained, isn't dead, and that is also totally expressed in the piece. Very inspiring radio in content and form.
Gloria Diaz has produced a stirring and eloquent story that captures the range of emotions experienced by families tangled in the corrections system.
Diaz takes a lot of risks here by boldly sharing her emotions. Listeners benefit when they hear raw expressions of her grief and anger at losing her brother for the duration of his ten year sentence.
Excellent narration Gloria. I really was into your story. Every moment I was waiting to hear your response to Julio. I was very sad after hearing the story and I almost shed a tear. I was a bit confused as to whether you were actually responding to Julio in writing and he was receiving it, or whether it was your personal response in the piece. What I really like in a piece is good sound. It would have been useful to use sounds for context as to where you were physically when you read these letters.
Gloria, just remember that people grow and change and that time heals all wounds. Good luck to you and your brother.
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Diane Cook
Posted on November 07, 2005 at 05:35 AM | Permalink
Review of Letters from Prison
I think this piece is great. The fact that we get to be in the middle of their conversation, or rather their argument. I think the way she sets up the piece is also really refreshing. The back story is essential but not distracting, in that it happens so quick and she introduces what the piece is going to do in the present time. "I'm sitting here looking...." And the reality of someone who is going through such hurt that they can't forgive yet is something that we don't hear that often. It's a complicated reaction to a complicated situation. But their relationship, though strained, isn't dead, and that is also totally expressed in the piece. Very inspiring radio in content and form.
Kerry Seed
Posted on November 03, 2005 at 07:03 PM | Permalink
Review of Letters from Prison
Gloria Diaz has produced a stirring and eloquent story that captures the range of emotions experienced by families tangled in the corrections system.
Diaz takes a lot of risks here by boldly sharing her emotions. Listeners benefit when they hear raw expressions of her grief and anger at losing her brother for the duration of his ten year sentence.
Andre Rosario
Posted on September 05, 2005 at 02:29 PM | Permalink
Review of Letters from Prison
Excellent narration Gloria. I really was into your story. Every moment I was waiting to hear your response to Julio. I was very sad after hearing the story and I almost shed a tear. I was a bit confused as to whether you were actually responding to Julio in writing and he was receiving it, or whether it was your personal response in the piece. What I really like in a piece is good sound. It would have been useful to use sounds for context as to where you were physically when you read these letters.
Gloria, just remember that people grow and change and that time heals all wounds. Good luck to you and your brother.