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Conviction

Nance Ackerman, Ariella Pahlke & Teresa MacInnes
2019 | 1 h 17 min

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Conviction envisions alternatives to prison through the eyes of women behind bars and those fighting on the front lines of the decarceration movement. Not another ‘broken prison’ film, this collaboration is a ‘broken society’ film—an ambitious and inspired re-build of our community, from the inside out. The film compels viewers to examine why we imprison the most vulnerable among us, and at what cost.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Atlantic Canadian Filmmaker
    Lunenburg Docfest, Lunenburg
    2019