Lolita Davidovich, born in 1961 in London, Ontario, is known for her compelling performances in cult cinema. In Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991), she portrays a complex character navigating the harsh realities of life behind bars, while in The Big Town (1987), she plays a pivotal role in the gritty world of gambling and ambition. With appearances in Recruits (1986) and Blindside (1987), Davidovich's work in these films reflects her ability to inhabit diverse roles within the landscape of 1980s and early 90s cinema.
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
A dramatization examining the effect of prison life on the family unit. "Parole Board" examines the story of a woman who is jailed for killing her husband. Coming up for parole she finds it difficult to face the prospect of renewing her relationship with the daughter she left behind. "Esperanza" focuses on the story of a Puerto Rican woman whose son is arrested for dealing in drugs while she is doing time for the same crime. "New Chicks" is about two young prison newcomers, one who arrives pregnant. Their friendship is put to the test when the pregnant inmate aligns herself with a powerful jail gang leader in hopes of gaining better treatment for her unborn child.
