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Deep Dive: Holloway (2025)

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Holloway
Holloway focuses on the experiences of six ex-inmates from Holloway, once the largest women's prison in Europe. The film captures their return to the now-abandoned facility, where they recount personal stories and memories associated with their time inside. The ex-inmates navigate through vacant cells and corridors, offering insights into the realities faced by incarcerated women. Director Daisy-May Hudson presents a raw and intimate portrayal of life in Holloway, emphasizing the voices of women who have been marginalized in the criminal justice system. The film runs for 86 minutes, allowing ample time for the participants to share their narratives and reflect on their pasts within the prison's walls.

Why Watch

  • •Meet six ex-inmates sharing their personal stories.
  • •See the now-abandoned Holloway prison up close.
  • •Find out about women's experiences in the criminal justice system.

Did You Know

•Holloway was once the largest women's prison in Europe.
•The prison is now abandoned, with no current inmates.
•The documentary features six ex-inmates revisiting their former cells.
•The film has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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Prison reform advocatesDocumentary enthusiastsWomen's rights supporters