Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons
Season 3 Episode 3 - Brazil
The pre-trial prison Urso Branco is one of the worst jails in all of Brazil. Riots have been taking place here almost every year since 2002.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Starring:Mark Rossman
Directed by:Viktoria Jipp
Season 3
S03:E01 - Ukraine
It is said that no one has ever managed to escape from Colony Eight, where over 800 prisoners are behind bars under maximum security conditions.
S03:E02 - Maldives
In the ultimate holiday paradise, not everyone is enjoying the party. Those caught by the police—citizens and tourists alike—end up in Maafushi.
S03:E03 - Brazil
The pre-trial prison Urso Branco is one of the worst jails in all of Brazil. Riots have been taking place here almost every year since 2002.
S03:E04 - Philippines Ladies
The Correctional Institution for Women is the oldest and largest women's prison in the Philippines. Prisoners range from petty criminals to murderers.
S03:E05 - Bosnia
Zenica—the biggest and toughest prison in Bosnia and Herzegovina—has survived all kinds of threats: rebellions, escape attempts and both world wars.
S03:E06 - Philippines Wardens
The few correction officers who work here risk their lives every day to keep its more than 1,000 prisoners inside, especially during daylight hours.
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