Not All Bad things

Length 09:55
Licensor Chana Joffe-Walt
Producer(s) Chana Joffe-Walt
Formats Diary, Documentary
Topics African American, Family, Youth
Produced March, 2006
Added to PRX April 12, 2007
 

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Summary:

A twelve year-old's audio diary about life with a mom in prison.

Website:

http://www.transom.org/shows/2007/200704_not_all_bad_things/

Additional Credits and Funding:

Produced with Viki Merrick and Transom.org

Tones:

Earnest, Intimate, Personal

Language:

English

Description:

Payton's mom has been in prison for two years. She lives with her great-grandmother in Seattle. Several months before her mom's release Payton recorded an audio diary of "life while my mom is away." From behind a microphone, Payton interviews family members and tries to make sense of her situation.