Joyce Mitchell rips Ben Stiller over ‘Escape at Dannemora’

New York Post ^ | December 22, 2018 | Sara Dorn

[SunkenCiv]

The interviews were Mitchell’s first since the hit series began airing in November, and the only time she’s spoken publicly since 2015.

“For a long time I didn’t accept any visitors whose names I didn’t recognize,” she said, but met with a Post reporter because she was “curious” to see if the visit had anything to do with the show.

Mitchell, 54, is serving a seven-year sentence for her role in the 2015 made-for-TV prison break, which set off a 23-day, $20 million manhunt involving 1,300 law enforcement officers. It ended with Matt being shot dead and Sweat’s recapture.

The two sawed their way through the walls of the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY, near the Canadian border, with the help of hacksaw blades and a drill bit Mitchell smuggled in.

[SunkenCiv]

David Sweat, left, and Richard Matt [EPA]

[SunkenCiv]

...and set it to broil.

[x]

Nobody to root for here.

I do feel sorry for whoever her cellmate is, though.

[lee martell]

“Everybody thinks I’m a wh*re and just wanted it!”
Laments Joyce Mitchell.

[robowombat]

made-for-TV prison break, , say what?

[Nifster]

Woman is delusional....was at time of arrest as well

[CIB-173RDABN]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Clinton_Correctional_Facility_escape

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I had to go and look it up - in case anyone is interested this gives the basic factsd

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

made-for-TV prison break, , say what?

Unintentionally made-for-TV. Still a pretty good description. How did the "History" channel miss this? Their I (Almost) Got Away With It series is more or less a case study in unsuccessful jailbreaks.

[gcparent]

The series is excellent. Last night I watched 4 episodes. Acting is superb
I didnt know Mitchell was played by Patricia arquette until I saw the credits
Can’t believe Ben stiller is the director.

[bonfire]

We are watching as well. The actors have an uncanny resemblance to the real life folks. Excellent series.

[EliRoom8]

Stiller is a major league ass and jerk.

[Chode]

the ass on the left is here at Five Points now, he’s not going anywhere

[Steely Tom]

the ass on the left is here at Five Points now, he’s not going anywhere

The one on the right is worm food.

[Chode]

100%

[Steely Tom]

I hope the worms don’t get lead poisoning.

[gcparent]

Can’t wait to watch the remaining episodes. Best thing on tv in a long time.

I just read that the husband was not an electrician but worked in the tailor shop. So how she do this with 2 prisoners with her husband there????