The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004)
• April 16th, 2004 • 2h 3min
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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