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      It's a Hard Truth, Ain't It

      2018 1h 20m Documentary List
      Reviews 88% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Some inmates at Pendleton Correctional Facility in Indiana study filmmaking as a vehicle to allow them to explore their memories. Read More Read Less

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      Graeme Blundell The Australian As the inmates interview each other, their stories are interspersed with animated sequences that illustrate what their childhoods were like, scenes brought to life in stunning detail by animator Yoni Goodman. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Ren Jender Village Voice A film-within-a-film is a well-worn narrative conceit, but one that seems more complicated in the context of a documentary. Apr 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      chiquiz d Exquisite representation of traumatic experiences which leaves viewers to answer the questions about responsibility to care for others and disengage the cycles of violence and poverty. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The willingness to SHARE and SHOW the layers of their inner lives that led the outer cost of prison, os proof positive that given the same circumstances, it could be any and all of us. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Fresh perspective. Captivating documentary. Great storytelling. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Some inmates at Pendleton Correctional Facility in Indiana study filmmaking as a vehicle to allow them to explore their memories.
      Director
      Madeleine Sackler
      Producer
      Madeleine Sackler, Stacey Reiss
      Production Co
      Great Curve Films, Stacey Reiss Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 14, 2019
      Runtime
      1h 20m