Watch Purgatory
(1988)synopsis
Carly and her friend Melanie, who are serving as Peace Corps volunteers in Africa, are wrongly accused of drug trafficking by the corrupt justice system. Even though Carly's mother offers bribes, they are sentenced to eleven years in a prison where the warden is immoral and forces female prisoners into prostitution. Tragically, Melanie is subjected to gang rape by the guards and takes her own life. Without assistance from the U.S. Embassy, Carly must flee in order to stay alive.
release date
October. 12,1988
run time
1 hr 29 min
director
Ami Artzi
writers
Paul Aratow, Felix Kroll
production companies
The Film Company, International Media Exchange, Kingsway Communications
Where to Watch Purgatory
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