For more on Third Cinema, check out this blog on the Sambiki Saru website. To make a film about prison, prisoners and the ‘justice system’ in this… Read more “Prison and Third Cinema: a much needed perspective – by Deirdre O’Neill”
Tag: filmmaking
Criminalisation and injustice: double standards which target the poor
In 1979, Jeffrey Reiman published the first edition of his book, The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison. The book’s title perfectly summarised the systemic… Read more “Criminalisation and injustice: double standards which target the poor”
Crime, common sense, and the view from inside
Crime is one of those areas ruled by ignorance. Despite decades of research and millions of words written, the political and media hysteria over crime has ensured… Read more “Crime, common sense, and the view from inside”
Why a film about prison: A reflection on society’s failure
The criminal law system is like death. No matter how much you think you know about it, you know nothing until you’ve been through it. Other documentaries… Read more “Why a film about prison: A reflection on society’s failure”
Radical documentary and prison: a film making challenge
Radical film making, or Third Cinema, has conventions like any other form of art. Mainly, grab your camera and start filming. Go where the story is, live… Read more “Radical documentary and prison: a film making challenge”