Summary
This documentary takes us inside William Head penitentiary, near Victoria, British Columbia, where preparations are underway for WhoS' (William Head On Stage) annual spring production. Juxtaposed with scenes of rehearsals, stagecraft and creative collaboration are the daily lock-downs, bed-checks and other jarring realities of prison life. These two worlds intersect in the life of Paul, an inmate who is called to make an impassioned appeal at a parole hearing, while preparing for a challenging, leading role in Mario Fratti's play “The Cage”. Filled with dramatic moments both real and staged, the film challenges us to rethink the purpose of prison and the transformative power of theatre.