Women Inside

Series: Bill Moyers' Journal Series

Duration: 60

Year Published: 1979

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Features Bill Moyers interviewing inmates at Miami's Dade County Women's Detention Center to present a frank view of women in prison and the binding circumstance of poverty, poor education, and other difficulties which keep them in trouble. Focuses on the women prisoners, most serving time for nonviolent crimes involving prostitution and/or narcotics, as they speak openly of their families, their home environments, life in the streets, and why they repeat their offenses. Examines the efforts of warden Pam Davis and her staff to provide vocational and personal alternatives for women. Includes strong language and scenes of nudity during an admissions search., Examines life within a women's prison. Includes the comments of the inmates and wardens who discuss their past experiences, feelings and philosophies.

Complete Record: Features Bill Moyers interviewing inmates at Miami's Dade County Women's Detention Center to present a frank view of women in prison and the binding circumstance of poverty, poor education, and other difficulties which keep them in trouble. Focuses on the women prisoners, most serving time for nonviolent crimes involving prostitution and/or narcotics, as they speak openly of their families, their home environments, life in the streets, and why they repeat their offenses. Examines the efforts of warden Pam Davis and her staff to provide vocational and personal alternatives for women. Includes strong language and scenes of nudity during an admissions search., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.