Originally Posted by sarah_webinc

I just finished watching the prison movie Carandiru and once again I am left thinking that some of the best cinema of recent years is coming out of South and Central American and in particular Brazil. Heck, I am watching so much of it these days that I am actually starting to have faveorite Brazilian actors.

So, I recommend Carandiru for those who liked City of God (though this isn't AS good as it by any means) or who don't mind a bit of violence mixed in with their drama. Think Shawshank with less sugar coating and based on true happening.