Mothers of Bedford
Eighty percent of women in US prisons are mothers of school-age children, as documented over four years at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.
“Is it possible to become a better mother while serving time in a maximum security prison?”
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Eighty percent of women in US prisons are mothers of school-age children, as documented over four years at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.
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At Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, filmmaker Jenifer McShane documents the lives of incarcerated mothers over four years. Eighty percent of women in US prisons are mothers of school-age children. The film captures their struggles and aspirations as they seek to improve themselves while separated from their families. It presents the challenges these women face in maintaining their relationships with their children during their time in prison.
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