Our Voices Are Rarely Heard
This short documentary offers a visceral snapshot at how inmates survive solitary confinement. With rare access inside Pelican Bay State Prison, filmmaker Cali Bondad and reporter Gabrielle Canon captured a day-in-the-life inside one of the most notorious supermax prisons in the US. The film shows a cinematic glimpse of the personal anguish and monotony described by inmates living in long-term isolation.
Featured on:
Vimeo - Staff Pick
The Atlantic - Editor's Pick
Slate Magazine - Editor's Pick
The National Geographic - The Short Film Showcase
The International Committee of the Red Cross - Convention - Geneva
For a more in-depth look and current background on solitary confinement in the US, read Gabrielle Canon's article here:
medium.com/@gabriellecanon/ending-solitary-confinement-bb4e0311e058
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Director/ Editor - Cali Bondad
Reporter/ Producer - Gabrielle Canon
Director of Photography - Spenser Nottage
Executive Producer - Thorsten Hoppenworth
Sound Recordist - Kent Romney
Music Tracks - APM Music
Sound Mix - One Union
Colorgrade - Spy Post
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Our Voices Are Rarely Heard
This short documentary offers a visceral snapshot at how inmates survive solitary confinement. With rare access inside Pelican Bay State Prison, filmmaker Cali Bondad and reporter Gabrielle Canon captured a day-in-the-life inside one of the most notorious supermax prisons in the US. The film show...