Writ Writer at Ruiz May 8th
Submitted by Bryan Poyser on April 30, 2008 - 12:19pm.
Filmmaker Grants News
Susanne Mason's WRIT WRITER, a TFPF-funded documentary and a fiscally sponsored project of AFS, will have a sneak preview on May 8th at the Ruiz Branch of the Austin Public Library, in advance of the film's premiere on PBS's Independent Lens in June.
The film tells the story of self-taught jailhouse lawyer Fred Arispe Cruz who challenged the constitutionality of prison conditions in Texas in the 1960s, and launched the state's prisoners' rights movement. The role of Fred Cruz is performed in voice-over by actor Jesse Borrego (FAME, 24, THE NEW WORLD), and writer Dagoberto Gilb (The Flowers, The Last Known Residence of Mickey Acuna, The Magic of Blood, and Gritos) adapted the narration from Fred's prison diaries, letters, legal pleadings, and courtroom testimony.
Susanne will be in attendance for a Q&A and discussion of the film. The program is free and open to the public.
