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Synopsis

52 inmates participate in an educational program in a maximum security prison in Buenos Aires, learning philosophy, literature, and boxing.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Alberto Sarlo, a lawyer changing lives in prison.
  • Follow Carlos 'Kongo' Mena's journey from inmate to teacher.
  • See how education transforms inmates in Buenos Aires.

Did You Know

  • Alberto Sarlo teaches philosophy and literature to 52 inmates.
  • Carlos 'Kongo' Mena is the first ex-convict hired to teach in Buenos Aires prisons.
  • The documentary was released in 2017 and has a duration of 70 minutes.
  • The initiative takes place in a maximum security prison in Florencio Varela.

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Prison education programsPhilosophy enthusiastsSocial justice advocates
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who leads the educational initiative in the maximum security prison?

Attorney Alberto Sarlo leads the educational initiative in the maximum security prison in Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires.

What subjects are taught in the prison program?

The program teaches philosophy, literature, and boxing to the inmates.

Who is Carlos 'Kongo' Mena and what is his role?

Carlos 'Kongo' Mena is a former inmate who returns as Sarlo's assistant, becoming the first ex-convict hired to teach in Buenos Aires prisons.

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