The Mind of Mark DeFriest

A new documentary film by Gabriel London. Produced by Found Object Films and Naked Edge Films in association with Mighty Pictures and Thoughtmakers, Inc. When a legendary escape artist comes up for parole after more than 30 years behind bars, a chance for freedom must be weighed against his infamous past.

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 The New York Times | February 25, 2016

Jailed for Stealing Tools in 1980, ‘Prison Houdini’ Is Denied Release

 

 

 

The Associated Press | February 24, 2016

PRISON HOUDINI’ STILL SEEKING RELEASE AFTER 36 YEARS

 

 

 

 
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The Daily Beast | February 25, 2016

Florida’s Prison Houdini Could Finally Go Free

 

 

 

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BBC World News America | June 18, 2015

Interview with Gabriel London

 

 

Democracy Now | March  19, 2015

Florida Grants Parole to Mark DeFriest After New Film Exposes His Shocking Ordeal Behind Bars

 

 

The Washington Post | March  13, 2015

Compelling …. London turns the portrait of an escape artist into a powerful indictment of the American prison system.

 

 

DC 101 | March  12, 2015

Elliot in the Morning interviews Gabriel London

 

 

The Village Voice | March  5, 2015

A chilling, timely, often darkly and unexpectedly humorous look at one man’s brutal experiences in the American prison system

 

 

The Hollywood Reporter | March  5, 2015

The Mind of Mark DeFriest is a powerful and sometimes even darkly comic look at a situation gone disastrously awry.

 

 

Los Angeles Times | March  5, 2015

Like many of the best documentaries, ‘The Life and Mind of Mark DeFriest’ recounts a real-life story that’s stranger than fiction.

 

 

Miami-HurricaneReal Screen | February 25, 2015

Showtime Readies “Dreamcatcher,” “Atari”

 

 The New York Times | December 18, 2014

‘Prison Houdini’ Set to Make His 1st Legal Escape

  

The Huffington Post | December 17, 2014

Mark DeFriest: Florida Parole Commission Hears ‘Prison Houdini’ Case

 

The Guardian | December 17, 2014

Case of serial escaper facing life behind bars highlights mental health issues

 


Democracy Now! | November 20, 2014

New Film Captures Florida Prisoner’s Shocking Ordeal Behind Bars

 

 

 Tallahassee Democrat | November 19, 2014 by Sean Rossman

 Commission Takes Up DeFriest Case

 

Miami HeraldMiami Herald | November 19, 2014 by Steve Bosquet

Two Inmates, one deaf, the other mentally ill, seek mercy from Florida parole commission

 

WFSU | November 17, 2014 by Lynn Hatter

Director, Advocates Push Freedom For the So-Called ‘Houdini of Florida’ 

 

 

Naples-Daily-NewsNaples Daily News | November 9, 2014 by Greg Stanley

A rousing end to another successful Naples International Film Festival »

 

 

Miami-HurricaneMiami Hurricane | November 9, 2014 by Esther Ponce De Leon
Documentary details injustice in penal system »

 

Miami HeraldMiami Herald | November 7, 2014 by Cammy Clark

Film tells dark tale of Mark DeFriest, the long-imprisoned ‘Houdini of Florida’ »

 

Naples-Daily-NewsNaples Daily News | November 6, 2014 by Kelly Merritt

Florida State Prison’s ‘Houdini’ up for parole; film asks you to vote »

 

CultureMapCultureMap Dallas | November 4, 2014

Life and Mind of Mark DeFriest examines one prisoner’s harrowing ordeal »

 

The-PlaylistThe Playlist | October 30, 2014 by Katie Walsh

Exclusive: Teaser Trailer For Harrowing Prison Doc ‘The Life and Mind of Mark Defriest »

 

Los-Angeles-MagazineLos Angeles Magazine | June 23, 2014 by Daniel Schindel

A Few Potential Oscar Contenders from the L.A. Film Fest »

 

The-PlaylistThe Playlist | June 18, 2014 by Katie Walsh

LAFF Review: Haunting, Devastating ‘Life and Mind of Mark DeFriest’ Depicts Prison Life of Notorious Escape Artist »

 

TruthDigTruthdig Radio | June 12, 2014

Interview with Gabriel London starts at 30:17 into the podcast »

 

Roger-EbertRogerEbert.com | June 9, 2014 by Steven Boone

Overturning Perceptions: 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival Preview »

 

The-Huffingon-PostThe Huffington Post | June 5, 2014 by Gabriel London

Smarter Going Forward, More Forgiving Looking Back »

 

VarietyVariety | May 8, 2014 by Dennis Harvey

Film Review: A bizarre story gets an absorbing telling in Gabriel London’s documentary »

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