The Art of Incarceration

Nan
1h 30m
2019

Beyond the walls of the prison, the artist's quest for freedom continues.

Overview

Narrated by Uncle Jack Charles and seen through the eyes of Indigenous prisoners at Victoria’s Fulham Correctional Centre, this documentary explores how art and culture can empower Australia's First Nations people to transcend their unjust cycles of imprisonment.

Country : Australia
Languages : English
Released Date: 2019-07-28

Top Billed Cast

Jack Charles

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Robby Wirramanda

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Christopher Austin

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