Citadel (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Citadel is a documentary film directed by Diego Mondaca, running about 48 minutes.

What it’s about. In the San Pedro male prison of La Paz, Bolivia, 1500 prisoners coexist in a space originally designed for only 300 nuns. Inside, it is like a small city, with businesses and services abound. The prisoners make their living inside the enclosure as they would outside. There is a strong self-organization that plans every-body's lives. As if it weren't enough, there are hundreds of women, wives of the inmates, and almost 300 children, who chose to share their captivity. They are non-convicted beings that accepted living behind bars with the only purpose of preserving a united family. The documentary shows the life of a family inside the jail of La Paz.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Citadel page.

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