Prison, my family and me

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Label

Prison, my family and me

Statement of responsibility

directed by Rowan Deacon and Rachel Harvie

Contributor

• Morton, Samantha
• British Broadcasting Corporation
• Deacon, Rowan
• Harvie, Rachel

Director

• Deacon, Rowan
• Harvie, Rachel

Narrator

• Morton, Samantha

Subject

• Electronic resources
• Families
• Crime
• Prisoners

Language

eng

Summary

The first of two documentaries which give a glimpse into the lives of four unique characters who have all had their family life dramatically affected by crime. Filmed over 18 months, it follows their lives as they grapple with the challenges that come with loving someone who has been convicted of crime. Young mum Leanne was seven months pregnant when her boyfriend of four years, Kyle, lashed out at his best friend in a violent attack. We follow Leanne in the lead-up to sentencing, as she anticipates a future without Kyle. Amy is a student at university whose mum killed her stepdad. As well as facing pressure to see her mum, she also struggles to come to terms with her hurt and anger. College student Catia can't wait to see her serial-offending boyfriend Jed finally come out of prison, despite her family and friends' disapproval of the relationship. Devout young Muslim Neelam is convinced of her father's innocence, despite a conviction for attempted murder. As well as running a campaign to get her dad out of prison, she is also trying to run the family home. We follow the lives of these remarkable young women as they face the challenges of having a loved one behind bars. Will Neelam realize her dream to bring her father home? Will Leanne cope when she finds out how long she faces without the father of her children? How will Jed's release impact on his girlfriend's behavior? And will Amy be able to forge a new family following the devastating impact of manslaughter? These intertwined stories show the courage and determination of young people to overcome adversity and shape their own lives

Cataloging source

VaAlASP

Characteristic

videorecording

Language note

In English

Runtime

52

Target audience

adult