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Songs Inside

202494 minPGdocumentary

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A group of incarcerated women learns to play instruments and write songs as part of a music program in an Australian prison.

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A group of incarcerated women learns to play instruments and write songs as part of a music program in an Australian prison.

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Shalom Almonddirector

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Inside an Australian prison, a group of incarcerated women participates in a music program. They learn to play instruments and write their own songs. As they engage in this creative process, they confront personal trauma and addiction. The program aims to show how music can impact their lives, even within the confines of prison. Directed by Shalom Almond, "Songs Inside" runs for 94 minutes and focuses on the experiences of these women as they navigate their challenges through music.

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