Publication
Seattle, Washington : Distributed by Pariyatti Book Service, ©1998, 2009. Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 1998.Responsibility: written & produced by David Donnenfield ; David Donnenfield Productions. Credits: Editing, Gail Mallimson ; music, Steve Shapiro. Performer(s): Narrator, Jerry Kay. OCLC Number: 952510657. 1 videodisc (44 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
Original publication date
1998
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: This is a compelling account of an intense pilot meditation program for inmates at a minimum security jail near Seattle, Washington. Under the guidance of both community volunteers and facilities staff members, 7 women inmates undertake 10 days of total silence. They practice in ancient meditation technique called Vipassana for 10 hours each day, delving ever deeper into themselves to understand and ultimately master the nature of their behaviors and compulsions. In the end, they are transformed by their inward journey and come away with tools to maintain that transformation.
Changing From Inside also chronicles the personal and professional journey of the articulate, determined faculty director, Lucia Meijer, as she rallies her staff to this new and unconventional program.
Candid interviews among prison staff reveal a range of reactions, from interest to skepticism. However, the results proven inspiration, leaving the facility transformed as well.
FY2009 / jvsy
Changing From Inside also chronicles the personal and professional journey of the articulate, determined faculty director, Lucia Meijer, as she rallies her staff to this new and unconventional program.
Candid interviews among prison staff reveal a range of reactions, from interest to skepticism. However, the results proven inspiration, leaving the facility transformed as well.
FY2009 / jvsy
Physical description
4.75 inches
Language
Original language
English