Apart (2021 film)

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Apart is a 2021 documentary film. The film follows three mothers as they return home after being released from jail where they spent time for drug charges. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. Oliphint, Joel. "'Apart' follows three women in Ohio prison system". Columbus Monthly.
  2. Cole, Susan G. (May 12, 2021). "Apart Review: Mothers on the Brink". POV Magazine.
  3. "How To Begin a Documentary: Breaking Down the Opening Scene from 'Apart'". International Documentary Association. February 17, 2022.
  4. "Apart | Human Rights Watch Film Festival". ff.hrw.org.
  5. "Apart - Cleveland International Film Festival :: March 22 - April 1, 2023". www.clevelandfilm.org.