Tutwiler (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Tutwiler is a documentary film directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, running about 34 minutes. “Pregnancy and motherhood inside one of America's most notorious prisons.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this unique portrait of motherhood, women who give birth while incarcerated at one of America's most notorious prisons struggle to stay connected with their children on the outside. The mothers turn to a group of doulas for support through pregnancy, labor and separation from their newborns; and they help each other cope with loss and guilt. This rare, intimate look behind the walls of a women's prison raises questions about how our nation is handling the growing crisis of incarcerated mothers-and the children who must start their lives without them.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tutwiler page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tutwiler (2019)?
- In US, Tutwiler is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Tutwiler released?
- Tutwiler was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 34 minutes.