This documentary offers a look inside Carandiru, Brazil's largest prison, which housed around ten thousand inmates and was run by a small staff. The film follows these few employees, who were often as much prisoners of their routine as those they oversaw. Through their perspectives, the documentary reveals the daily workings of the prison: the complex relationships with the inmates, the bonds between the staff, moments of both tension and unexpected joy. The film features firsthand accounts from former employees, including Dr. Dráuzio Varella, author of "Estação Carandiru," offering a glimpse into the secrets of a place that no longer exists.
