From all Dutch prisoners in foreign countries outside Europe, most are in the Dominican Republic. They are caught for smuggling of harddrugs. In this documentary Dutch prisoners show us how they survive behind bars.
Director
Walter Stokman
Born in 1966, he studied film at the Art Academy in Breda, the Netherlands. Since 1993 he has made several documentary films, including one about funk musician Sly Stone (let me have it all) and one about black pop stars (can’t u hear me singin’) Since 1997 he has also worked as a free lance director for the Dutch TV station VPRO.
His work became internationally recognized when he was awarded for Best Documentary at the Brooklyn International Film Festival in 2003 and when he won the Dutch ‘Golden Calf’ for his documentary film ‘ASH worldwide suicide’ (2002).
Credits
director: Walter Stokman
camera: Jacko van ‘t Hof
research: Wendy Santos
geluidsnabewerking: Jeroen Goeijers
productie: Jorinde Sorée
In coproductie met NCRV.
camera: Jacko van ‘t Hof
research: Wendy Santos
geluidsnabewerking: Jeroen Goeijers
productie: Jorinde Sorée
In coproductie met NCRV.