Published on January 21st, 2013 | by Miki Goral
Songs of Redemption
Songs of Redemption
Documentary
In the General Penitentiary in Kingston, Jamaica, the inmates have no toilets, beds or other basic necessities. What they do have is a very visionary Superintendent, an incredible social activist from the Italian consulate and some donated skill-building resources that include an internal radio station and music-recording studio where the wardens and the inmates create music together. This outlet has changed the prison atmosphere from being a very violent place to the restoration of self-worth and respect resulting in a dramatic desire to give back constructively to society. The young inmates who tell their story were raised under the worst of circumstances. Songs of Redemption is a stream of consciousness as told by young inmates who have been accused of various levels of crime. They tell their stories but what is most impressive is the raw emotion that comes forward as well as an obvious renewed sense of being human that puts these youngsters on a path to prevent other youth from ending up in the same situation−Sista Irie
Screening Times: Mon, Feb 11@10:10p; Sat, Feb 16@10:05p; Mon, Feb 18@2:45p
Cast & Crew
| Directed by | Amanda Sans & Miquel Galofré |
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| Screenplay by | Amanda Sans |
| Starring | Serano Walker Pity More |
| Cinematography | Miquel Galofré |
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| Editing by | Carlos Prieto & Miquel Galofré |
| Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | Jamaica |
| http://www.paff.org/videos/Songs_Of_Redemption.flv |
