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Mo'nique: I Coulda Been Your Cellmate!

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Monique was funny and a tad raunchy as usual. But this video was different because it featured the touching stories of women incarcerated for various reasons giving a human face to women who have basically been thrown away by society.

I have always dug Mo'Nique because she just does her thing. this was a very creative move on her part that will remind some of Johnny cash going to Folsom Prison and other Entertainers who have performed at Prisons. but Mo'Nique gives this Performance a Comic spin along with also touching on the Human side of it which is often forgotten. she acknowledges the Warden, the victims and also the Prisoneers who are in Lock down. the Women of this Ohio Prison truly connected and Bonded with Mo'Nique. it was very touching when the One Woman came up near the end of the show to perform that Gospel Number. that was very touching. Mo'Nique talks real on this.

I am not a prude, but I could not completely enjoy Mo'Nique "I coulda Been Your Cellmate." Although the show was funny, it was very raunchy. It was great that Mo'Nique performed for women in prison. Mo'nique seems to genuinely care about the women. She advised them to be more cordial to each other, and to stay out when they get out.
It was a great moment when one inmate sang; such a beautiful voice.

I think Monique did a good job on this DVD. People making time are forgotten about sometimes, but they need a laugh just just like everyone else does when they have been on good behavior . My favorite part was the woman that came and did a gospel solo, and she tore it up. I cried and cried and cried everytime I listened to her. She has a wonderful voice and they never did say how much time this young lady has, but I hope that she was able to get out and pursue her gift.

I enjoyed this comedy routine. I ordered it assuming it was a movie. It's like an A&E special with comedy.

Mo'nique says many times throughout that she could have easily been their cellmate, and I think it's something most of us can say we've experienced if we get angry enough. She picks one of the toughest women's prisons in the nation, and she sets out with two goals. At first you think the first goal is to make them laugh, and us when we view it. In fact, most of us certainly bought the thing not because of the prison factor, but because Mo'nique cracks us up. But by the end, it's become so much more. A great deal of these women killed out of anger at betrayal or heartbreak. Many more because they were abused and wanted out. Some are hardcore criminals, and other's just repeat offenders... But what Mo'nique wants us all to realize is that they are still people, and they still matter. I come from a home with physical abuse, severe even. On the final night, after 11 years, when my mom had finally had enough, she broke my dad's arm and busted his face with a hammer. Had he died, she's have been right in the same situation as MANY of these women, who just took their rage at being repeatedly beaten that one step too far... Yes, this video will move you, and we'll see Mo'nique big heart to go right along with her big sense of humor and beauty. Honestly though, the show stopper was when one of the toughest girls in the prison gets up onstage and sings, and took my breath away. And as she and Mo'nique talked, tears poured down this truly hardcore criminal's face, and they poured down Mo'nique's, and they poured down mine... And I came away with a little more understanding, and I called a cousin of mine who'd been in prison off and on for drugs, just so she could know that someone still cares... If you love Mo'nique, then you will love this special. It will make you laugh outroariously like all of Mo'nique's humor, but it will also show you a side of things that none of probably ever even stop to think about... It's true, what they say... criminals, whatever the flavor, get thrown away by society. Laugh, cry, and come away with a new point of view. And really, is there any better compliment about how great this special is? You won't be disappointed.

Thanks so much for your time folks.
Sincerely, R.A. McDowell

what I did not expect from this show was as to how very insightful it was on women's prison and their inmates and how they cope with their lives as they serve their time. Mo'Nique very cleverly throws in a mini documentary throwing light on the background of a few of the inmates and the prison guards and their coexistence. Mo'Nique is bold, honest and most of all extremely funny. A beautiful comedienne who should bask in all her fame and glory.

Item arrived in a timely manner. The look of the product was as described. The DVD itself was in perfect condition.

Monique is great as always! I loved her though in Phat Girlz best though! She really shined in that movie!!!

wow! this is some funny stuff! she's super funny and this dvd actually brings a message of inspiration!