The Facility
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Facility is a documentary film. directed by Seth Freed Wessler. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Detained inside an infamous American detention center as the pandemic spreads, a group of immigrants organize in protest to demand protection and their release. Separated from their families, and fearing for their lives, they take bold action. But officials who run the detention center are intent on keeping these men and women silent, and keeping them locked up. Filmed using the cameras attached to tablets installed inside the detention center cell-blocks, the film is a unique, real-time chronicle of a life in an immigration detention facility, and of a struggle for freedom and accountability.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
0h 27m
27 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Field of Vision
- Type Investigations
- Rayuela Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Facility about?
Detained inside an infamous American detention center as the pandemic spreads, a group of immigrants organize in protest to demand protection and their release. Separated from their families, and f...
Who directed The Facility?
The Facility was directed by Seth Freed Wessler.
How long is The Facility?
The Facility has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was The Facility released?
The Facility was released on June 2, 2021 in theaters.