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Deep Dive: Cages (2017)

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Cages
Cages focuses on the experiences of women during the final months of pregnancy and the initial postpartum period while incarcerated. It presents a unique perspective on motherhood within the confines of a prison environment, examining how the setting impacts both the mothers and their newborns. The film runs for 18 minutes and captures the emotional and physical realities faced by women in a women's prison. It provides insight into the complexities of motherhood in such challenging circumstances, highlighting the intersection of incarceration and maternal care.

Why Watch

  • Meet women navigating motherhood in prison
  • Find out how incarceration affects newborns
  • See the realities of pregnancy behind bars

Did You Know

The film is set in a women's prison, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by incarcerated mothers.
Cages has a runtime of 18 minutes, focusing on a specific time frame in women's lives.
The documentary covers the final months of pregnancy and the first months after birth.

Perfect For

Prison reform advocatesMaternal health activistsDocumentary enthusiasts