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201990 min14documentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Art History Inter Faith Dialogue

Prison Flowers

201990 min14documentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Eight female ex-offenders in Santos, Brazil, use art to transform their experiences of rebellion and despair into dialogue and hope.

Art History Inter Faith Dialogue

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Eight female ex-offenders in Santos, Brazil, use art to transform their experiences of rebellion and despair into dialogue and hope.

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Paulo Caldas

Paulo Caldasdirector

Barbara Cunhadirector

Paulo Caldas

Paulo Caldaswriter

Barbara Cunhawriter

Flávia Ribeiro de Castrocast

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Flavia Ribeiro works with eight female ex-offenders at the Women's Chain in Santos, Brazil. Through art, these women express their past experiences of rebellion and despair. They engage in various creative projects that foster dialogue and build community. The documentary shows how their artistic endeavors help them confront their struggles and seek hope. Directed by Paulo Caldas, "Prison Flowers" runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2019.

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