soundmonkeykeith
Nov 10, 2007 05:13PM

This movie accomplishes A LOT in 12 minutes. It challenges the legal system and puts the viewer into the "what would I do in this situation" mode. Not an easy question to answer.

only1tigress
Oct 09, 2007 07:42PM

Thank you Tacoma Film Festival for the opportunity to screen in your Grand Theater. It was a wonderful experience and one we won't be forgetting anytime soon.

only1tigress
Sep 14, 2007 09:27AM

I'm so excited to announce that Life W/O Parole will be screened at the Tacoma Film Festival on October 9th. My cinematographer may be coming along with me for the screening - WOOHOO!!!!!

Dreamcatcher
Sep 09, 2007 04:14PM

Colette's passion is released in her portrayal of one of our society's major issues................inclusive of solution!!!!!! Definitely stirs one's consciousness and promotes dicussion. We'd all benefit from the full version.
Go Girl!!
Thanks for sharing.

wrynewyorker
Jul 26, 2007 10:36AM

Life W/O Parole is a film that should be seen world-wide. It is a beautifully crafted film about a horrific subject: the agony and pain inflicted by a predator. The film predicts what might happen when predators are released back into society and the victims fight back with vigilante vengeance. It's not a film for the squeamish. The director explores the failings of our legal system in the case of predators.

only1tigress
Jul 19, 2007 05:33PM

Oh Panwitty! So good to see your post. I miss you and your phenomenal laugh out loud attitude.

You are one of the very first people I discussed this concept with 5 years ago. We were teaching preschoolers about Willie Learns the Touching Rule - every year - and it made me SO MAD that we live in a society where we have to teach 3 yr olds about the dangers of perverts.

We talked about scaring the pervert rather than the three year old - remember?

Well here we are and the short version has come to fruition.

Thanks so much! Yipekiyay - cow _____!

panwitty
Jul 18, 2007 08:40PM

I agree with scifrodo. The film stirs up a lot of feeling of "what would yo u do if something like this happened to your child?" Good job Colette. I believe in you.
Panwitty

project86
Jul 18, 2007 12:26PM

it was great. leaves you feeling like justice was served, if you have children of your own!

APH
Jul 16, 2007 11:00PM

Amazing, simply amazing concept. It's over top, but that it so very, very necessary to get the severity of this issue across. It is intense and graphic, but that is all spot on for the story. My only concern is the amount of material fit into such a small amount of time. It would fit better in longer film. But over all very well shot, acted, and written. A moving film in a nontraditional since.

THINE_RULER
Jul 15, 2007 11:18PM

Great Films, really does a great job of gettin the point across, the issue is one that needs to be adressed in today's society, the world needs to see this film, specally the full version.

Krystynaknelson
Jul 12, 2007 09:20PM

Colette has nursed Life W/O Parole along since the beginning. She dreamed this idea into a physical item that you can touch, watch, and pass on. Good luck to all those who worked on Life W/O Parole in all of your future endeavors.

eromsissel
Jul 02, 2007 10:40PM

LWOP is one of the most powerful statements on our flawed justice system out there. Also very disturbing insight into what happens when the human mind has taken all it can and then some. Great start to a very promising career.

scifrodo
Jul 02, 2007 01:28PM

A compelling story that will chill any parent to their core. Life W/O Parole dares to make a bold statement and stands firmly behind it. A truly captivating film, I can't wait to see whats next from Colette Nelson.

hogavision
Jun 29, 2007 12:38PM

A very intense film about revenge and retribution. Not for the faint but well acted and very high production standards.
h christensen

only1tigress
Jun 28, 2007 04:28PM

If you've seen this short film take a few seconds and leave your thoughts.