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2017100 minPG-13documentary

Double Sentence

2017100 minPG-13documentary

Most women in prison are mothers, and their young children can either stay with them or be placed in the care of family or the State.

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Most women in prison are mothers, and their young children can either stay with them or be placed in the care of family or the State.

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Léa Pool

Léa Pooldirector

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In Bolivia, Nepal, New York, and Montreal, mothers in prison face difficult choices regarding their young children. Some children stay with their mothers, while others are placed with family members or the State. These decisions carry risks for the children, who often remain unseen and unheard. The filmmaker follows the daily lives of these children, revealing their challenges and experiences in various settings.

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