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20167 minPG-13doc-short

The Perpetrators

20167 minPG-13doc-short

Seven minutes of interviews with men in prison reveal their thoughts on their crimes and the challenges of reintegration after serving their sentences.

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Seven minutes of interviews with men in prison reveal their thoughts on their crimes and the challenges of reintegration after serving their sentences.

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Ewa Cederstamdirector

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Men in prison reflect on their actions. They discuss their convictions for rape and the memories tied to their crimes. The film captures their thoughts on reintegration after serving their sentences. Directed by Ewa Cederstam, "The Perpetrators" runs for seven minutes. It offers a brief insight into the lives of convicted offenders as they confront their past.

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