Mothers of Bedford

Mothers of Bedford 2011 Released

Directed by Jenifer McShane

Documentary · 1h 38min

 

Mothers of Bedford 2011 Released

Directed by Jenifer McShane

Documentary · 1h 38min

 

Is it possible to become a better mother while serving time in a maximum security prison?

Eighty percent of women in US prisons today are mothers of school-age children. Filmmaker Jenifer McShane spent four years visiting Bedford Hills and following the women and their families. A mother herself, Jenifer was drawn to the universal themes of motherhood and the staggering power of the mother-child relationship. In all walks of life, mother and child care for each other. As we watch the mothers inside Bedford trying to... see more

Is it possible to become a better mother while serving time in a maximum security prison?

Eighty percent of women in US prisons today are mothers of school-age children. Filmmaker Jenifer McShane spent four years visiting Bedford Hills and following the women and their families. A mother herself, Jenifer was drawn to the universal themes of motherhood and the staggering power of the mother-child relationship. In all walks of life, mother and child care for each other. As we watch the mothers inside Bedford trying to... see more
RELEASED
30 Apr, 2011
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English
BUDGET
N/A
REVENUE
N/A
Old data? Refresh this page