Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot (2023)

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In the disciplinary wing, a prison within a prison, inmates die under unexplained circumstances. Their families want to know the truth and file lawsuits against the prison administration. One of them is Mahamadou, whose brother Amara died less than 30 minutes after being admitted to the isolation cell. The documentary tells the story of how he, and other bereaved relatives, such as Sambaly's sister, and Sacha's parents, fight for answers. Their story, along with previously unpublished testimonies from guards and former inmates, sheds light on one of the darkest places in the French Republic.

Director: Vincent Marcel, Laurence Delleur
Genre: Documentary
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Music: Maxime Catteloin
Production: Cinétévé
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot about?
In the disciplinary wing, a prison within a prison, inmates die under unexplained circumstances. Their families want to know the truth and file lawsuits against the prison administration. One of them is Mahamadou, whose brother Amara died less than 30 minutes after being admitted to the isolation cell. The documentary tells the story of how he, and other bereaved relatives, such as Sambaly's sister, and Sacha's parents, fight for answers. Their story, along with previously unpublished testimonies from guards and former inmates, sheds light on one of the darkest places in the French Republic.
Who directed Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot?
Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot was directed by Vincent Marcel, Laurence Delleur.
What genre is Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot?
Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot is a Documentary film.
Where was Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot produced?
Deaths in Solitary Confinement: The Prison System's Blind Spot was produced in France.