Film Lens
Inside Military Prison focuses on the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC), a detention facility for military personnel who violate laws during service. The documentary reveals the strict environment where detainees face rigorous training and discipline, with a focus on their behavior impacting future military careers. It features individuals like DUS Wood, who is serving a 90-day sentence, and shows the daily routines and challenges faced by those at MCTC.
The film also examines the consequences of misconduct within the British military, which has a total of 150,000 service members. It shows how the MCTC aims to rehabilitate soldiers, with some detainees reflecting on their time and gaining qualifications, while others face uncertainty about their future in the military.
Why Watch
- •See how MCTC shapes the futures of military personnel.
- •Meet DUS Wood as he navigates life in detention.
- •Find out what happens to soldiers after serving their time.
- •Witness the strict discipline enforced at MCTC.
Did You Know
•The Military Corrective Training Centre, or MCTC, handles detainees sentenced up to two years.
•The British military consists of 150,000 service personnel.
•Detainee DUS Wood is a 27-year-old trooper serving a 90-day sentence.
•Some detainees at MCTC can return to service after their sentence.
•Detainees are monitored by staff and cameras throughout their stay.
Perfect For
Military lifePrison documentariesDiscipline and trainingPersonal transformation