An animated film about what it is like to serve a term in jail. The authenticity of the film comes from careful research, interviews with prisoners, on-the-spot drawings and a sound track that was partially recorded inside a prison.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008719
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Prisoners - Attitudes
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)