Have You Watched This New Netflix Documentary About Inmates? (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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Netflix has added a short documentary that deserves attention this weekend. It’s called The Quilters, and in just over thirty minutes, it tells a different kind of story from behind prison walls, one built around sewing needles, thread, and quiet transformation.
The Quilters Plot: Inmates Find Purpose Through Sewing
The film focuses on a group of men serving time in a Level 5 maximum security prison. They have found purpose inside a small, windowless sewing room. These inmates spend their time designing and stitching quilts by hand. Each piece they create is sent to foster children, turning their efforts into something that reaches far beyond the prison’s walls.
According to The Mirror, the synopsis of the short film states, “As we follow several quilts from design to completion, audiences will come to know these men, witnessing their struggles, triumphs, and sense of pride as they create something beautiful in this windowless, sacred space, deep within the prison walls.”
The Quilters Is A Award-Winning Documentary With Real Impact
The Quilters have been making the rounds at festivals for the past two years, picking up awards and plenty of praise. Viewers who’ve seen it early have been moved by how it subtly handles tough subjects. It is not dramatic but says plenty through quiet moments and thoughtful shots. The film gives space for these men to share their stories and reflect on the pride they take in their work, bringing a sense of value and dignity back into their lives.
One viewer wrote on X, “Everyone NEEDS to watch “The Quilters” on Netflix.” Another tweeted, “There are so many preconceived notions about people in prison. Since beginning my advocacy journey, I’ve found most of them to be false. I highly recommend checking out The Quilters on @netflix.”
Someone else added, “Run, do not walk, to watch The Quilters on Netflix. It’s a 30 min documentary about incarcerated men who make quilts for foster children, and it’s such a good watch.” Another viewer asked, “The Quilters on Netflix is so good. I want to buy a quilt from them. Is that possible?”
Run, do not walk, to watch The Quilters on Netflix. It’s a 30 min documentary about incarcerated men who make quilts for foster children, and it’s such a good watch.
It’s also drawn many comparisons to Sing Sing, one of last year’s standout drama films. That movie follows a theater program for inmates, with Colman Domingo in a standout role. Both explore the idea of creativity as a way to cope and reconnect with something human.
One Letterbox user penned, “Feels like a companion piece to Sing Sing.” “Lovely. Would pair well with Sing Sing,” someone else agreed. So, if you’ve got half an hour to spare, this documentary might surprise you. The Quilters is now streaming on Netflix, and Sing Sing is on Prime Video.
