Jacinta

DocumentaryCrime

2021, Movie, 1h 45min

An intimate portrait of mothers and daughters and the effects of trauma, Jacinta follows a young woman in and out of prison as she attempts to break free from an inherited cycle of addiction, incarceration, and crime.

Country: United States

Director:

Jessica Earnshaw

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7.5

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Critic M.N. Miller

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A powerful piece of documentary filmmaking.

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"Jacinta" is a powerful documentary that delves into the lives of mothers and daughters, exploring the devastating impact of intergenerational trauma. The film follows Jacinta, a young woman struggling to break free from a cycle of addiction and incarceration that has plagued her family for generations. Through an intimate portrayal of Jacinta's journey in and out of prison, the film exposes the harsh realities of addiction, incarceration, and their effects on families. As Jacinta fights to reconnect with her own daughter, viewers are taken on a poignant and emotional ride that highlights the resilience and determination required to break free from the chains of the past.

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You can stream Jacinta on: Hulu

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Jacinta include Inside HMP Frankland: Evil Behind Bars, Family Secrets: The Disappearance Of Alissa Turney, The Case Died With Her, The Women and the Murderer, Sherri Papini: Lies, Lies, and More Lies, Untold: Crimes & Penalties.

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Jacinta was released for streaming on October 8, 2021.