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Sentenced to prison for such deeds as armed robbery, drug
dealing, and even manslaughter; female criminals are torn
from their children, their families, and their freedom to
face a dark, harsh world behind bars. In a place where delinquency
is often reinforced by other inmates rather than amended,
a spark of hope ignites for a select few women who are given
the opportunity to trade their fight against society’s
laws for a fight against fire.
Crimes
& Firelines is an inside look at four female inmates who had
the chance to serve their jail time as firefighters for the
Department of Forestry - and took it! It is a tale of triumph
and torment, friendship and anguish. Emerging director Jon
Hanish takes us into their world, where firefighting gives
them a sense of accomplishment, pride and self-esteem; and
where their agony over separation from their families is a
very real and painful part of their existence.
Experience
the real life drama of this all-female firefighting team as
they form the first line of defense against deadly brush fires,
channeling their energy into something challenging and worthwhile
rather than illegal. Director Hanish has brilliantly captured
the adventure, excitement, triumphs and tribulations of the
human spirit and the drive to cope amidst great adversity.
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