Documentary

The Butterfly Lab

2026
Trailer
At Oregon’s only women’s prison, incarcerated women raise an endangered butterfly. In the Lab, eggs are collected and caterpillars are fed by hand, each life stage carefully nurtured. As metamorphosis nears, the film reflects on captivity, purpose, care, and the natural world.
Release Date
2026-02-14
Status
Released
Original Title
The Butterfly Lab
Runtime
18 min
Original Language
EN
Overview
At Oregon’s only women’s prison, incarcerated women raise an endangered butterfly. In the Lab, eggs are collected and caterpillars are fed by hand, each life stage carefully nurtured. As metamorphosis nears, the film reflects on captivity, purpose, care, and the natural world.
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