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201916 minPG-13doc-short

Hydebank

201916 minPG-13doc-short

104 young male offenders are housed at Hydebank Wood Facility in Northern Ireland, where a flock of sheep roams within the prison walls.

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104 young male offenders are housed at Hydebank Wood Facility in Northern Ireland, where a flock of sheep roams within the prison walls.

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Ross McCleandirector

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Ryan, a young male offender at Hydebank Wood Facility in Northern Ireland, struggles with the reasons for his imprisonment after four years. The facility houses 104 inmates and features a flock of sheep within its walls. These animals provide an unexpected source of comfort for Ryan as he confronts his past. Directed by Ross McClean, this 16-minute documentary captures life inside the prison and the unique interactions between the inmates and the sheep.

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