The Prisoner of the Iron Bars

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004)

April 16th, 20042h 3min

Documentary, History
75%

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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