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201389 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

C(us)todians

201389 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A group of 28 caretakers manages over a thousand inmates in a Brazilian prison, facing significant challenges in their daily responsibilities.

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A group of 28 caretakers manages over a thousand inmates in a Brazilian prison, facing significant challenges in their daily responsibilities.

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Aly Muritiba

Aly Muritibadirector

Aly Muritiba

Aly Muritibawriter

Jefferson Walkiucast

Tiago Simioni Andreattacast

Manasses da Silvacast

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Walkiu leads the Alpha Team in a Brazilian prison, responsible for over a thousand inmates. Former prison worker Aly Muritiba returns after seven years to document their experiences. The film portrays Walkiu’s challenges as he faces limitations in his role. It presents the daily reality of custodians and the emotional impacts of working in a correctional facility. "C(us)todians" runs for 89 minutes and was released in 2013. It is produced in Portuguese.

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