In mid-2016, almost two thousand inmates obtained the benefit of probation. Some of them were participating in an artistic workshop held in the Valparaíso prison. Through various artistic techniques they deepened their poetic voices, opening new spaces for artistic and cultural manifestations in a sector permanently excluded by society.
This 2016 winner of an Ophir Award for Best Film focuses on the forbidden romance of a young, Bedouin woman and the ramifications it has for her family, her identity, and her culture.
This film was filled with great plot points. Unfortunately, they all contradicted each other and clashed. Had the premise of Awake been more consistent and accurately portrayed the real world aspect, I think this could have been an extreme success.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.
"Thunder Road" presents the grief that comes from a family member taking their own life.
I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.
