It's a first person "essay" by this young mother who yearns for a second chance at bettering her life and those of her two young children after she is incarcerated.
The piece is nicely produced with music woven through, although at times it's inserted to manipulate your feelings when the narrative alone would have sufficed. But, the music is not offensive, just overused at times.
Piece is also nicely edited. Narration around clips of her children and former partner are nicely produced and flows effortlessly.
Narrator is very articulate, mature and sympathetic. You are drawn to her story and you cheer for her success.
It would make a nice Mother's Day piece but also at any time.
Summary: When Nikki became a mother of two at the age of seventeen she promised to leave her life of drugs and crime behind. It was a promise she couldn't keep.
Review of Speaking to My Heart
Traci Tong
Posted on January 16, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Worth a listen and consideration for air play.
It's a first person "essay" by this young mother who yearns for a second chance at bettering her life and those of her two young children after she is incarcerated.
The piece is nicely produced with music woven through, although at times it's inserted to manipulate your feelings when the narrative alone would have sufficed. But, the music is not offensive, just overused at times.
Piece is also nicely edited. Narration around clips of her children and former partner are nicely produced and flows effortlessly.
Narrator is very articulate, mature and sympathetic. You are drawn to her story and you cheer for her success.
It would make a nice Mother's Day piece but also at any time.
Well done.