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"Pregnancy and motherhood inside one of America's most notorious prisons."

2019 0h 34m EN

Documentary

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In this unique portrait of motherhood, women who give birth while incarcerated at one of America's most notorious prisons struggle to stay connected with their children on the outside. The mothers turn to a group of doulas for support through pregnancy, labor and separation from their newborns; and they help each other cope with loss and guilt. This rare, intimate look behind the walls of a women's prison raises questions about how our nation is handling the growing crisis of incarcerated mothers-and the children who must start their lives without them.

“Pregnancy and motherhood inside one of America's most notorious prisons.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 34-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, shot by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Chad Ervin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Pregnancy and motherhood inside one of America's most notorious prisons.".

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IMDB entry: tt11084718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Elaine McMillion Sheldon directs. Elaine McMillion Sheldon behind the camera. Chad Ervin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 34-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, shot by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Chad Ervin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Marketing tagline: "Pregnancy and motherhood inside one of America's most notorious prisons.".
7IMDB entry: tt11084718 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.