The documentary from directors Sophie Compton and Daisy-May Hudson employs a compelling visual method to demonstrate the failings of the British prison system regarding vulnerable women. As six former inmates participate in a poignant version of Grandmother's Footsteps, they step forward in response to questions about their traumatic childhoods, revealing how their backgrounds contributed to their imprisonment. The filmmakers opted for a sensitive approach, offering a space for the women to share their narratives organically rather than pressuring them for shock value, thus effectively illustrating the need for reform in the penal system.
The visual device used in the documentary allows the former inmates to reveal the systemic failures of the British prison system through their shared experiences of trauma.
Compton and Hudson's empathetic approach contrasts with traditional documentaries, as they foster a more trusting environment, allowing the women to express their feelings organically.
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