Penas Alternativas (2008)
The documentary seeks to reflect on the failure of the Brazilian prison system. Focusing on a Detention Center, a prison and an NGO in the state of São Paulo, the film covers lives that have followed different destinations. Based on the testimonies of individuals who were sentenced to the closed regime of incarceration and of those who carried out alternative sentences, more precisely the provision of services to the community, the documentary presents solutions for prison overcrowding and investigates the purposes of the prison sentence.
Director: Lucas Margutti, João Valle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: January 30, 2008
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Penas Alternativas about?
- The documentary seeks to reflect on the failure of the Brazilian prison system. Focusing on a Detention Center, a prison and an NGO in the state of São Paulo, the film covers lives that have followed different destinations. Based on the testimonies of individuals who were sentenced to the closed regime of incarceration and of those who carried out alternative sentences, more precisely the provision of services to the community, the documentary presents solutions for prison overcrowding and investigates the purposes of the prison sentence.
- Who directed Penas Alternativas?
- Penas Alternativas was directed by Lucas Margutti, João Valle.
- How long is Penas Alternativas?
- Penas Alternativas has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Penas Alternativas?
- Penas Alternativas is a Documentary film.