"The Work did something to me that no other film has - it completely altered my understanding of the idea of the masculine and provided a deep insight into the horrors of American incarceration as a system. This is a film with impact that never feels “impact-y” - I struggle to make it through without sobbing each time. I saw this movie as an essential watch for any person moving to this country - and I believe it’ll reveal different layers for every viewer."

- Zara Meerza, CIFF Programmer, 2022