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Serving Life
SERVING LIFE documents an extraordinary hospice program where hardened criminals care for dying fellow inmates. Narrated and executive produced by Academy Award®-winner Forest Whitaker, the film takes viewers inside Louisiana's maximum security prison at Angola, where the average sentence is more than 90 years.
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Plot Summary
Serving Life is a documentary that chronicles the lives of inmates at the maximum-security state prison in Michigan. It offers an intimate look into their daily routines, their relationships, and their personal transformations as they navigate life behind bars. The film highlights programs and initiatives within the prison that aim to provide education and rehabilitation.
Critical Reception
Serving Life received positive attention for its sensitive and humanizing portrayal of prison life. Critics praised its ability to shed light on the complex realities faced by incarcerated individuals and the importance of rehabilitation programs. The documentary was noted for its empathetic approach and its success in fostering understanding of a often-misunderstood population.
What Reviewers Say
Humanizing portrayal of incarcerated individuals.
Highlights the importance of rehabilitation and education programs in prisons.
Offers an intimate and empathetic look at life behind bars.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Interview (2012).
Fun Fact
The documentary was filmed over a period of four years, allowing filmmakers an unprecedented level of access to the inmates and staff of the Michigan prison.
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