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Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

Series Overview

The individual stories of previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms, without parole, who are now seeking resentencing on the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling. While some may be resentenced to life, others could be immediately released or given a new sentence that makes them eligible for parole.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
A&E
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 19 Episodes

44 min per episode

Air Date Window

2019 – Present

Premiered: Tue, Apr 30, 2019

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Season 2, Episode 10: “The Malvo Effect”

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole | Tuesdays beginning on April 30th at 10/9c | A&EOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-28

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mario Díaz

Producers

Mario Díaz

Department Leadership Roster

Mario Díaz

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole

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What is Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole about?

The individual stories of previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms, without parole, who are now seeking resentencing on the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling. While some may be resentenced to life, others could be immediately released or given a new sentence that makes them eligible for parole.

How many seasons does Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole have?

Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole?

Key cast members in Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole include Not specified.

Who created or directed Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole?

Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole was developed and directed by Mario Díaz.