Tutwiler

About Tutwiler

In this unique portrait of motherhood, women who give birth while incarcerated at one of America's most notorious prisons struggle to stay connected with their children on the outside. The mothers turn to a group of doulas for support through pregnancy, labor and separation from their newborns; and they help each other cope with loss and guilt.

Tutwiler (2019) is a documentary film directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Released in October 2019, it runs 34 minutes.

In the United States it streams on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.