Karen Arthur, born in 1941, is an American director and actress whose work in cult cinema is marked by her unique storytelling. She directed The Mafu Cage (1978), a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of sisterly bonds, and Against Their Will: Women in Prison (1994), which sheds light on the harsh realities faced by women in incarceration. Additionally, she appeared as an actor in A Guide for the Married Man (1967), showcasing her versatility in both front of and behind the camera. Arthur's contributions to these films highlight her ability to navigate the intricate themes of exploitation and the human experience.
Against Their Will: Women in Prison
Behind prison walls, corruption, sex and power make criminals out of the guards and heroes out of the guarded. For more than a decade, the lawless guards inside a maximum security women's prison have reigned with impunity - rape, sex for money and illegal favors have become the norm until one woman decides to battle the system. Leading a group of inmates on a risky life-or-death struggle for justice, a ten year silence is finally broken, exposing the twisted truth to the world and enabling the prisoners the freedom to live without fear.
