The Prisoner of the Iron Bars

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars

123 mins | Documentary, History | April 16, 2004

In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars

123 mins | Documentary, History | April 16, 2004

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars
In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers TV Cultura, Olhos de Cão Produções Cinematográficas, Governo do Estado de São Paulo
Original title O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos)
Directors Paulo Sacramento
Writers Paulo Sacramento