A young woman's fight for survival and dignity inside Canada's prison walls.
TURNING TO STONE
Alison Campbell was sentenced to seven years after trying to smuggle drugs into Canada. This hard-hitting film tells the story of how she survived the prison system,and sacrificed herself to protect her inmates and saved her own sanity.
Quick Answer
Turning to Stone is a 1985 Canadian drama film directed by Eric Till about Alison Campbell, who is sentenced to seven years after trying to smuggle drugs into Canada and must survive the harsh realities of the prison system.
Programmer's Pick
Turning to Stone trades easy prison-movie sensationalism for a grounded, unsparing look at life inside, anchored by Nicky Guadagni’s turn as Alison. If you like your drama with actual stakes—and a fish tank or two—step right in.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Eric Till
- Writer
- Judith Thompson
- Release
- 1985
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Centers on the harsh realities faced by women in the Canadian prison system, offering a perspective not often depicted in mainstream cinema.
Follows Alison’s journey as she sacrifices for her fellow inmates while finding ways to protect her own sanity.
Focuses on complex relationships among inmates and the emotional cost of incarceration, rather than simple melodrama.
From prison van rides to cell searches and acoustic guitar serenades, the film is packed with authentic touches of institutional life.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Turning to Stone released? +
Turning to Stone was released in 1985.
Who directed Turning to Stone? +
Turning to Stone was directed by Eric Till.
How long is Turning to Stone? +
Turning to Stone has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is Turning to Stone? +
Turning to Stone is a drama.
Where can I watch Turning to Stone? +
Turning to Stone is available to stream on SassyFlix.
