TRAILER
SYNOPSIS
In this unique portrait of motherhood, women who give birth while incarcerated at one of America's most notorious prisons struggle to stay connected with their children on the outside. The mothers turn to a group of doulas for support through pregnancy, labor and separation from their newborns; and they help each other cope with loss and guilt. This rare, intimate look behind the walls of a women’s prison raises questions about how our nation is handling the growing crisis of incarcerated mothers—and the children who must start their lives without them.
A FRONTLINE film directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon and produced by Alysia Santos of The Marshall Project.
AN intimate look behind the walls of a women’s prison
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2019 HOT SPRINGS FILM FESTIVAL (PREMIERE)
2019 NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL (AUDIENCE AWARD)
2020 FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
VIMEO STAFF PICK
2020 IDA SHORT FILM AWARDS (SHORTLISTED)
2021 EMMY - OUTSTANDING SHORT DOCUMENTARY (NOMINATION)
2021 DEADLINE CLUB AWARD (WINNER)
2021 LIVINGSTON AWARD (FINALIST)
2020 ONA JOURNALISM AWARDS (FINALIST)
