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From Prisons to Prisons is a Canadian documentary directed by Steve Patry, released in 2014. The film profiles three ex-convicts who are adjusting to life after prison. It focuses on their experiences and the stereotypes they face while trying to rebuild their lives, illustrating how their circumstances can feel like an ongoing form of imprisonment.
The film premiered at the 2014 Montreal International Documentary Festival and later had a commercial release in December of the same year. It was nominated for a Prix Iris for Best Documentary Film at the 17th Jutra Awards in 2015.
Why Watch
- •Meet three ex-convicts adapting to life outside prison.
- •See the impact of stereotypes on their reintegration.
- •Find out how they confront their past.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Steve Patry.
•It premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival in 2014.
•The film received a Prix Iris nomination in 2015.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsSocial justice advocatesCriminal justice studies