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Prisoner of the Iron Bars
Prisoner of the Iron Bars
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PRISONER OF THE IRON BARS

O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro

Directed by Paulo Sacramento
Brazil, 2003
Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis

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.