A Prisoner in the Family (2018)
Out of desperation, a woman has kept her mentally ill son under lock and key for over twenty years. This film offers a view of what some people in Mexico face, when a lack of information, support and resources leave them with no choice but to figure out a way to survive by any means necessary. The day to day lives of many Mexicans are directly tied to their socioeconomic status, and unfortunately our protagonists have been dealt a bitter hand. This documentary is a window into the pain, hurt and circumstances that led a mother to lock her son in a room in the backyard of the family’s house.
Director: Indra Villaseñor Amador
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: December 28, 2018
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Prisoner in the Family about?
- Out of desperation, a woman has kept her mentally ill son under lock and key for over twenty years. This film offers a view of what some people in Mexico face, when a lack of information, support and resources leave them with no choice but to figure out a way to survive by any means necessary. The day to day lives of many Mexicans are directly tied to their socioeconomic status, and unfortunately our protagonists have been dealt a bitter hand. This documentary is a window into the pain, hurt and circumstances that led a mother to lock her son in a room in the backyard of the family’s house.
- Who directed A Prisoner in the Family?
- A Prisoner in the Family was directed by Indra Villaseñor Amador.
- How long is A Prisoner in the Family?
- A Prisoner in the Family has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is A Prisoner in the Family?
- A Prisoner in the Family is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Prisoner in the Family produced?
- A Prisoner in the Family was produced in Mexico.