Prison Songs: Australia s Musical Aboriginal Inmates (Prison Documentary) | Real Stories

In Australia’s tropical Northern Territory over 800 inmates squeeze into the overcrowded Berrimah Prison. Berrimah is filled mainly with Aboriginal inmates, who battle the dirt, rats, mosquitoes and unbearable heat. Many come from remote communities where English isn’t their first language and their traditional lore is in conflict with European rule of law. This thoughtful documentary musical gives a voice to these normally overlooked Australian citizens, tapping into their culture that uses song and dance to communicate. Working with award-winning songwriters Casey Bennetto and Shellie Morris, inmates have their stories interpreted into songs. Their personal tales mesh together to create a portrait of life in a society with one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs From Prison Songs Content licensed from Beyond Distribution. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu