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201892 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(143 ratings)• TMDB

Prison

201892 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(143 ratings)• TMDB

Staff at HMP Durham manage daily challenges while overseeing the needs of inmates over a period of seven months.

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Jean-Claude Lord

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Staff at HMP Durham manage daily challenges while overseeing the needs of inmates over a period of seven months.

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Renny Harlin

Renny Harlindirector

Jean-Claude Lord

Jean-Claude Lorddirector

C. Courtney Joynerwriter

André Melançon

André Melançonwriter

Jacques Bobetwriter

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HMP Durham, a prison in England, serves as the setting for the 2018 documentary 'Prison.' Over seven months, the film presents the daily lives of staff and inmates. It captures the challenges faced by prison officers as they manage the needs and behaviors of those incarcerated. Emotional and psychological issues arise for staff as they fulfill their duties. The documentary offers a detailed look at life inside the facility, revealing the struggles encountered by everyone within its walls.

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