MEDIA ADVISORY:
Department of Education documentary selected for 2008 Indianapolis International Film Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Media Contacts:
Cathy Danyluk, 317.232. 9150, cdanyluk@doe.in.gov
Jason Bearce, 317.232.6618, jbearce@doe.in.gov
Lynelle A. Miller, 317.232.6614, lamiller@doe.in.gov

“Choices,” a documentary produced in partnership by the Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Project Safe Neighborhoods and the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, was selected for the 2008 Indianapolis International Film Festival.

The 20-minute documentary, which highlights three female offenders incarcerated at the Indiana Women’s Prison who have been convicted of crimes involving firearms, will be shown at noon on April 28, 29, 30 and May 1 at the Landmark Keystone Arts Cinema.

In the documentary, the women discuss the circumstances that led to their arrests – and the resulting consequences of their choices. The documentary is also available for presentations across the state at schools, detention centers, alternative education programs, youth-serving agencies and the faith community to emphasize the importance of making good choices and to prevent violence and crime.

To view or download the video at no cost, go online to www.doe.in.gov/media/video/choices.html. To request a copy of the DVD, please e-mail cdanyluk@doe.in.gov. For more information about the Indianapolis Film Festival, viewing times or locations, go online to www.indyfilmfest.org/choices.html.