Thirteen men incarcerated at Pendleton Correctional Facility co-directed a documentary that tells their own stories through filmmaking.
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Thirteen men incarcerated at Pendleton Correctional Facility co-directed a documentary that tells their own stories through filmmaking.
Synopsis
At the Pendleton Correctional Facility in Indiana, thirteen men collaborate with filmmaker Madeleine Sackler to create a documentary that reflects their lives. "It's a Hard Truth Ain't It" features their stories, told through their own perspectives. The film, which runs for 75 minutes, includes animated portrayals of their memories by Yoni Goodman. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was later acquired by HBO, alongside Sackler's narrative film, "O.G." The documentary received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary.
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Why Watch
- Meet 13 men telling their own stories from prison.
- See animated memories created by Yoni Goodman.
- Follow the unique collaboration of incarcerated filmmakers.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2018 and has a duration of 75 minutes.
- It's A Hard Truth Ain't It is the first film co-directed by incarcerated individuals.
- The documentary was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2019.
- Animated portrayals in the film were created by Yoni Goodman.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed It's a Hard Truth Ain't It?
It's a Hard Truth Ain't It was directed by Madeleine Sackler and several co-directors who are incarcerated.
What is the runtime of It's a Hard Truth Ain't It?
The runtime of It's a Hard Truth Ain't It is 75 minutes.
Which award was It's a Hard Truth Ain't It nominated for?
It's a Hard Truth Ain't It was nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary category.
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