Sentenced to Life (2003)

This feature documentary tells the story of Diane Charron, a young woman who began a life sentence behind bars in 1981 when she was entangled in a friend's act of revenge and ended up stabbing a stranger to death. She had just turned 19. The film follows the story of Diane's life, from her own testimony and that of corrections officers, prison caseworkers and psychiatrists. Many show remarkable sympathy and affection for a troubled woman whose early life was marked by abuse. Sentenced to life is a strong film that raises difficult questions about prisoners with mental health problems.

Director: Marie Cadieux
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Editing: Louise Dugal
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marie Cadieux
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sentenced to Life about?
This feature documentary tells the story of Diane Charron, a young woman who began a life sentence behind bars in 1981 when she was entangled in a friend's act of revenge and ended up stabbing a stranger to death. She had just turned 19. The film follows the story of Diane's life, from her own testimony and that of corrections officers, prison caseworkers and psychiatrists. Many show remarkable sympathy and affection for a troubled woman whose early life was marked by abuse. Sentenced to life is a strong film that raises difficult questions about prisoners with mental health problems.
Who directed Sentenced to Life?
Sentenced to Life was directed by Marie Cadieux.
Who stars in Sentenced to Life?
Sentenced to Life stars Diane Charron.
How long is Sentenced to Life?
Sentenced to Life has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Sentenced to Life?
Sentenced to Life is a Documentary film.
Where was Sentenced to Life produced?
Sentenced to Life was produced in Canada.