The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004)

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.

Duration

123 min

Rating

⭐ 7.8 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 16, 2004

Languages

German, English, French, Portuguese

Production

Olhos de Cão Produções Cinematográficas, TV Cultura, Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo