Jail Time Records is a 2026 documentary film directed and produced by Dione Roach and Steve Happi. It follows the first prison recording studio at New Bell Prison in Cameroon, exploring the stories of three incarcerated artists.
It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2026, where it won Best Documentary Feature, Best Cinematography, and the Albert Maysles Award for Best New Documentary Director.
Premise Explores the first prison recording studio in Africa, located at New Bell Prison in Cameroon, telling the stories of three incarcerated artists.
Production The film was produced by Artists Equity, with Rita Ora and Taika Waititi among the executive producers.
Release It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2026, where it won Best Documentary Feature, Best Cinematography, and the Albert Maysles Award for Best New Documentary Director. It also screened at the Nashville Film Festival, where it won Best Documentary Feature. Mill Valley Film Festival, and AFI Fest.
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