Short Eyes

In this gripping and unflinching drama, a young white man accused of raping a girl is placed in New York City's notorious Tombs prison, where he faces unimaginable fear and intimidation from his fellow inmates, who view child molesters as the lowest form of life. The only one who shows him dignity is Juan, an older prisoner who struggles with what to do when the young man confesses to him about his past crimes. With its stark portrayal of a system that fails its most vulnerable citizens, Short Eyes is a harrowing and thought-provoking film that exposes the darkest corners of the human experience.