Across the Hall
A documentary amplifying the voices of women marginalized by Brazil’s penal system. It follows Érica and Núbia, who met in prison and forged a deep bond that endures beyond the bars. Now on parole, they recount stories of abuse, overcrowding, and the erasure of their identities as women. Lacking legal support, they confront these hardships with courage and humor. The film exposes the invisibility and neglect faced by incarcerated women, challenging sensationalist portrayals and urging empathy. It seeks to humanize their experiences, sparking debate about the cruelty and inefficacy of the penal system, and reclaiming the dignity of lives society too easily forgets.
Director: Emília Silveira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Screenplay
Production: 70 Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Across the Hall about?
- A documentary amplifying the voices of women marginalized by Brazil’s penal system. It follows Érica and Núbia, who met in prison and forged a deep bond that endures beyond the bars. Now on parole, they recount stories of abuse, overcrowding, and the erasure of their identities as women. Lacking legal support, they confront these hardships with courage and humor. The film exposes the invisibility and neglect faced by incarcerated women, challenging sensationalist portrayals and urging empathy. It seeks to humanize their experiences, sparking debate about the cruelty and inefficacy of the penal system, and reclaiming the dignity of lives society too easily forgets.
- Who directed Across the Hall?
- Across the Hall was directed by Emília Silveira.
- How long is Across the Hall?
- Across the Hall has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Across the Hall?
- Across the Hall is a Documentary film.
- Where was Across the Hall produced?
- Across the Hall was produced in Brazil.