
A Place to Stand
Synopsis
Jimmy Santiago Baca was a petty thief and a drug dealer when he was sentenced to five years in Arizona State Prison, one of the deadliest prisons in America. Baca began his incarceration violent, angry and illiterate, yet taught himself how to read and write, discovering a passion for poetry that ultimately saved his life.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Glick
- Original Score
- Roger Suen
- Original Title
- A Place to Stand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Glick
Roger Suen
Daniel Glick
Daniel Glick, David Grubin, Taylor Hackford, Gabriel Baca
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Glick
Producer
Daniel Glick
Editor
Daniel Glick
Director
Gabriel Baca
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place to Stand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Place to Stand about?
Jimmy Santiago Baca was a petty thief and a drug dealer when he was sentenced to five years in Arizona State Prison, one of the deadliest prisons in America. Baca began his incarceration violent, angry and illiterate, yet taught himself how to read and write, discovering a passion for poetry that ultimately saved his life.
Who directed A Place to Stand?
A Place to Stand was directed by Daniel Glick.
Who stars in A Place to Stand?
The principal cast of A Place to Stand includes Not specified.
When was A Place to Stand released and how long is it?
A Place to Stand was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Place to Stand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Place to Stand was composed by Roger Suen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Place to Stand?
A Place to Stand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
