First of a two-part documentary following a group of pregnant inmates at Indiana Women’s Prison. Inmates are often forced to give up their babies just 24 hours after giving birth, but this prison has a pioneering and controversial baby wing, where a select few are allowed to keep their babies behind bars. The film uses powerful personal stories to pose poignant questions about how the American criminal justice system deals with pregnant prisoners and their innocent babies. Can the bond between mother and child survive the harsh realities of life behind bars? 20-year-old Donna longs for a place in the nursery, but her history of violence may mean that she misses out. Serial offender Heather knows that she will not get a place on the wing, so she prepares for the agonising task of giving up her baby
(50 mins)Programme ID 01D3FE31Broadcast ID 89361086