The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004)

04/16/2004 (BR) • Documentary, History • 2h 3m

Overview

In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004)

04/16/2004 (BR) • 2h 3m

Documentary, History

Overview

In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$142,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

prison

prisoner

latin american history

incarceration

political documentary

brazil

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