If I Give My Soul (2014)
In Brazil, inmates of prisons and jails are almost exclusively poor, black, uneducated males - society's lowest. In locations that have never been filmed and with stories that have never been told, this documentary examines how five Brazilian inmates have coped with this profound social stigmatization as well as Rio's brutal justice system by joining prison-based, inmate-led Pentecostal Churches. The film spotlights five prisoner's personal stories and uses social science methods to investigate if this religion is simply an "escape" for the oppressive conditions, if it's an elaborate show for the guards and justice system, or if their faith and experience represent something more.
Director: Ryan Patch, Andrew Johnson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: March 14, 2014
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If I Give My Soul about?
- In Brazil, inmates of prisons and jails are almost exclusively poor, black, uneducated males - society's lowest. In locations that have never been filmed and with stories that have never been told, this documentary examines how five Brazilian inmates have coped with this profound social stigmatization as well as Rio's brutal justice system by joining prison-based, inmate-led Pentecostal Churches. The film spotlights five prisoner's personal stories and uses social science methods to investigate if this religion is simply an "escape" for the oppressive conditions, if it's an elaborate show for the guards and justice system, or if their faith and experience represent something more.
- Who directed If I Give My Soul?
- If I Give My Soul was directed by Ryan Patch, Andrew Johnson.
- How long is If I Give My Soul?
- If I Give My Soul has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is If I Give My Soul?
- If I Give My Soul is a Documentary film.