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Central 2017 Directed by Tatiana Sager , Renato Dornelles

The Central Prison of Porto Alegre was considered the worst in Brazil by a commission of inquiry of the Chamber of Deputies in 2008. Now, the place opens its doors to expose the poorly maintained structure and the life of penitentiaries in unhealthy conditions. Prison officials, detainees, and relatives of prisoners tell how their daily lives are in jail and propose a reflection on the condition of the Brazilian penitentiary system.

Country Brazil
Production Country Brazil
Language Portuguese
Spoken Language Portuguese
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Panda Filmes
Release Date 30 March 2017
75 mins