A Place to Stand (2015)

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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.

Director: Daniel Glick
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Music: Roger Suen
Editing: Daniel Glick
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How long is A Place to Stand?
A Place to Stand has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is A Place to Stand?
A Place to Stand is a Documentary film.