Members of a British opera troupe mount a production of "Sweeney Todd" within a maximum-security prison.
Acting
Jessica Hynes brings desperate optimism to every frame.
Writing
Meta-theatrical wit that mocks and celebrates amateur dramatics.
Direction
Joseph finds humanity in the absurd without softening edges.
Director
Francesca Joseph
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jessica Hynes and director Francesca Joseph co-wrote the screenplay after collaborating on a real prison theatre project.
The film uses Sondheim's score to echo the inmates' own narratives of justified violence and moral compromise.
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