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200478 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Tales from the Inside

200478 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Women inmates at Puente Grande Federal Prison in Jalisco share their personal stories about life behind bars and the challenges of survival.

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Guadalupe Miranda

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Women inmates at Puente Grande Federal Prison in Jalisco share their personal stories about life behind bars and the challenges of survival.

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Guadalupe Mirandadirector

Guadalupe Mirandawriter

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At Puente Grande Federal Prison in Jalisco, women inmates recount their experiences of life behind bars. Their testimonies reveal the emotional challenges of confinement and the daily struggles for survival within the prison system. Each narrative offers insight into their lives, reflecting on the concept of freedom and the harsh conditions they endure. Directed by Guadalupe Miranda, "Tales from the Inside" provides a platform for voices often ignored, capturing the realities faced by these women in 2004.

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