Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State (2014)
For decades, the United States has been fixated on incarceration, building prisons and locking up more and more people. But at what cost, and has it really made a difference? FRONTLINE goes to the epicenter of the raging debate about incarceration in America, focusing on the controversial practice of solitary confinement and on new efforts to reduce the prison population, as officials are rethinking what to do with criminals.
Director: Daniel Edge
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Original Language: en
Keywords
politics, jail, solitary confinement, prision
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State about?
- For decades, the United States has been fixated on incarceration, building prisons and locking up more and more people. But at what cost, and has it really made a difference? FRONTLINE goes to the epicenter of the raging debate about incarceration in America, focusing on the controversial practice of solitary confinement and on new efforts to reduce the prison population, as officials are rethinking what to do with criminals.
- Who directed Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State?
- Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State was directed by Daniel Edge.
- How long is Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State?
- Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State?
- Locked Up in America - Solitary Nation and Prison State is a Documentary film.