Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California (1998)

An experimental documentary, this work is unique as it portrays the injustices of the California prison system as seen through the eyes of HIV+ women incarcerated in this system. "Blind Eye To Justice" was named by Twillah Wallace, a current inmate and HIV+ woman. Animation and found footage create a powerful montage that evokes the atmosphere in women's prisons--the violations as well as the hope and courage of prison activists who fight quietly, and from the inside. As well as documenting the experience of many women including Patti Contrerras, Blind Eye To Justice educates audiences by providing an overview of the issues of human rights for HIV+ women caught in the criminal justice system.

Director: Carol Leigh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California about?
An experimental documentary, this work is unique as it portrays the injustices of the California prison system as seen through the eyes of HIV+ women incarcerated in this system. "Blind Eye To Justice" was named by Twillah Wallace, a current inmate and HIV+ woman. Animation and found footage create a powerful montage that evokes the atmosphere in women's prisons--the violations as well as the hope and courage of prison activists who fight quietly, and from the inside. As well as documenting the experience of many women including Patti Contrerras, Blind Eye To Justice educates audiences by providing an overview of the issues of human rights for HIV+ women caught in the criminal justice system.
Who directed Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California?
Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California was directed by Carol Leigh.
Who stars in Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California?
Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California stars Angela Davis.
How long is Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California?
Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California?
Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California is a Documentary film.
Where was Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California produced?
Blind Eye to Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated in California was produced in United States of America.