The Box (2014)

Every year, thousands of teens are placed in solitary confinement cells in juvenile halls, jails and prisons nationwide. This animation tells the story of Ismael 'Izzy' Nazario and the time he spent in solitary confinement in New York City's Rikers Island jail. This story is based on an investigation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and was created using real audio from an interview with Nazario. Featuring music from Mos Def.

Director: Michael Schiller
Runtime: 5 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Schiller

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What is The Box about?
Every year, thousands of teens are placed in solitary confinement cells in juvenile halls, jails and prisons nationwide. This animation tells the story of Ismael 'Izzy' Nazario and the time he spent in solitary confinement in New York City's Rikers Island jail. This story is based on an investigation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and was created using real audio from an interview with Nazario. Featuring music from Mos Def.
Who directed The Box?
The Box was directed by Michael Schiller.
How long is The Box?
The Box has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was The Box produced?
The Box was produced in United States of America.