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SONGS INSIDE connects Australian students with the stories of incarcerated women and the powerful music they create inside prison walls.
Their stories evoke empathy, challenge stereotypes and raise urgent questions about the consequences of putting women in prison.
Seeing the film encourages students to think about the systems that lead to incarceration and consider what changes could address the problems. The film also invites them to explore the role of music in healing and empowerment.
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About the film
‘Songs Inside’ is a compelling feature-length documentary that chronicles the transformative journey of a small group of women from the Adelaide Women’s Prison who, over six months, discovered the healing power of music. As the creative process unfolds, it unearths profound struggles with trauma and addiction, demonstrating that even within the complexities of prison life, music can serve as a universal force for healing and hope. Led by Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates, their journey culminates in a historic performance - the largest concert ever staged within an Australian prison - featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and an audience of over 200 inmates and special guests.
Key Information
93-minute documentary
Rated M
Contains moderate coarse language and explores themes that require a mature outlook.
Suitability:
Best suited to Years 11 and 12 but can be suitable for Year 10 if used with care and in a highly structured manner.
Curriculum Resources:
Study Guide (free with screening licence) developed for: English; Music; Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS); Health and Physical Education (HPE).
How to screen Songs Inside in your school or a cinema
Review the licence fees and terms below
Order your screening licence
You’ll then receive a link to the film and study guide
To learn more about what is involved when screening in a cinema, take a look at our Cinema Guide here
Secondary School Licence Fees & Terms
$45 + gst
$90 + gst
$130 + gst
One Week
One Term
One Year
$225 + gst
$450 + gst
$675 + gst
For the whole school
Timeframe
For one class
Tertiary school licence fees are listed here
“I don’t want to be that person anymore... but how do you change who you are?”
About the filmmaker
“In 2023 I was granted unprecedented access to film in all areas of the Adelaide Women’s Prison. This allowed me to completely immerse myself in the prison environment and develop intense, meaningful and trusting relationships with those involved. The result is a shockingly honest insight into the complex lives of women in prison and the transformative power that music can have on their futures. The stories of the women I followed are woven together to create an urgent and compassionate portrait of incarcerated women today.”
Shalom Almond – Director/Producer
