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Making the Film

From the film's origins at the University of Maryland School of Law, through the production process, to release and distribution.

Credits and Bios

Information on the filmmakers, the cast, and the entire team that contributed to making "The Response"!

Press Resources

Press releases, art & collateral, and press contacts for "The Response."

"When class was over he came up and said, 'I think there’s a movie here,' and I said go for it." - Professor Michael Greenberger, University of Maryland School of Law

"The instant I read it I wanted to do it." - Kate Mulgrew, "Colonel Simms"

"“9/11 was an event that caused people to respond in a certain way. What’s complicated about Guantanamo is that it’s part of our response." - Peter Riegert, "Colonel Jefferson"

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Milestones in the Making of "The Response"

• First screenings for the U.S. Department of Defense and DOJ.
• Early press coverage of "The Response" in The Washington Post and other outlets.
• "The Response" recognized for numerous awards and honors, including 2010 Oscar Short List!
• Spring 2010 screenings include West Point, Harvard, and the U.S. Congress.
• "The Response" continues to win high praise from present and former military officers for its accurate depiction of the Guantanamo CSRTs and the important issues they raise.
• "The Response" released on DVD!
• Summer 2010: U.N. Peace Operations & Law Symposium.
• Summer 2011: ICC prosecutors and others at Chautauqua.

Learn about how you can host a screening of "The Response" and see upcoming activity in your state!