prison film

A prison film is a genre of movies that focuses on life within correctional facilities, exploring themes like justice, redemption, and human resilience. These films often depict inmates' experiences, conflicts with authority, and the moral dilemmas faced behind bars. They aim to offer insights into the criminal justice system, highlight societal issues, and evoke emotional responses by portraying the struggles of incarcerated individuals and those working within the system. Some prison films are based on true stories, while others are fictional, aiming to entertain, inform, or provoke thought about crime and punishment.