Julián begins a jail sentence for petty theft inside the notorious Najayo prison just outside of Santo Domingo. While navigating the indignities, corruption and everyday violence from both guards and fellow inmates, he becomes immersed in the system of “woodpecking.” Julián’s entanglement with one female inmate is the fuse that ignites the film’s events. Shown with English subtitles. Dominican Republic, 2017, 108 min. Mature audiences only. Free and open to the public.
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Lawrence University 7th Annual Latin American and Spanish Film Festival Presents “Woodpeckers”
Apr. 25, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
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