This documentary film is a challenging watch, but worth the effort. It’s also, I think, particularly important for men (or those who want to better understand men) to watch. The film-makers sum it up as follows:
“Set in Folsom prison, a group of men from the outside participate in a group therapy session with convicts, many of them violent offenders. In the space of four days, prisoners and free men alike engage in a weekend of deeply intimate conversations in which they reveal their darkest fears, dangerously repressed memories, and their most complex feelings. The resulting drama is a fascinating exercise in emotional exorcism.”
It was undoubtedly moving, but I wondered a little whether it translates well to our more reserved, “keep calm and carry on” culture.
You can see the trailer here.