Prison State
Synopsis
From PBS and Frontline: With unprecedented access, FRONTLINE investigates the impact of mass incarceration in America, focusing on a troubled housing project in Louisville, Kentucky, and a statewide effort to reverse the trend. There are some 2.3 million people behind bars in the U.S. today, but a disproportionate number come from a few city neighborhoods, and in some places the concentration is so dense that states are spending millions of dollars a year to lock up residents of single blocks. "Prison State" examines one community, Louisville's Beecher Terrace housing project, and follows the lives of four residents as they move in and out of custody, while Kentucky tries break that cycle and shrink its prison state.
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Frontline: Prison State
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Edge
- Original Title
- Prison State
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Edge
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Edge
Director
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Prison State about?
From PBS and Frontline: With unprecedented access, FRONTLINE investigates the impact of mass incarceration in America, focusing on a troubled housing project in Louisville, Kentucky, and a statewide effort to reverse the trend. There are some 2.3 million people behind bars in the U.S. today, but a disproportionate number come from a few city neighborhoods, and in some places the concentration is so dense that states are spending millions of dollars a year to lock up residents of single blocks. "Prison State" examines one community, Louisville's Beecher Terrace housing project, and follows the lives of four residents as they move in and out of custody, while Kentucky tries break that cycle and shrink its prison state.
Who directed Prison State?
Prison State was directed by Daniel Edge.
Who stars in Prison State?
The principal cast of Prison State includes Will Lyman, Demetria Duncan, Keith Huff.
When was Prison State released and how long is it?
Prison State was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prison State?
Prison State holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).