My Father’s Prison (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2023, My Father’s Prison is a documentary film directed by Iván Andrés Simonovis Pertíñez, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. When Ivan Simonovis becomes the first and most famous political prisoner in Venezuela, a 15-year period of imprisonment leaves devastating effects on his and his family’s lives. Living in exile as a filmmaker, his son Ivan Andrés crafts a very personal and moving story, using over 25 years of unique family material, showing history from an angle never seen before. A family that had to overcome extreme hardship, a father that has to find his place in life again and a son that faces his traumas by inviting the viewer into the core of a wound that touched both his family and his entire country.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, My Father’s Prison has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Father’s Prison page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father’s Prison (2023)?
- In GB, My Father’s Prison is available to stream on DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Father’s Prison worth watching?
- My Father’s Prison holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was My Father’s Prison released?
- My Father’s Prison was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.