Prison State (2014)

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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.

Director: Daniel Edge
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: GBH
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Prison State stars Will Lyman, Demetria Duncan, Keith Huff.
How long is Prison State?
Prison State has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Prison State?
Prison State is a Documentary film.