In Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru, a maximum-security facility holding nearly twice its 4,000 intended capacity, Dr. Drauzio Varella begins an AIDS prevention program. As he works with the prisoners, he learns from their tragic stories and the crimes that led them to this place. Despite the hardships, he finds decent people amidst the chaos. However, just as he's about to leave with a successful soccer tournament, a minor argument over clothing sparks a violent revolt, which the authorities ruthlessly suppress.
Carandiru
In the midst of a severely overcrowded prison, Carandiru in São Paulo, a determined Brazilian doctor, Drauzio Varella, takes on the challenge of implementing an AIDS prevention program. As he navigates the complex and often heartbreaking stories of the inmates, he gains valuable insights and lear...