A Debtors' Prison (2018)

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In St. Louis County, the home of police-shooting victim Michael Brown, a practice with a long history has become systematic: the operation of modern-day debtors’ prisons. A Debtors' Prison follows two plaintiffs in an unfolding court case, Samantha Jenkins and Meredith Walker, as they describe the matrix of controls that subjected them to incarceration for being poor.

Director: Todd Chandler, Brett Story
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
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Cinematography: Maya Bankovic, Kyle Pyatt
Editing: Todd Chandler
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Debtors' Prison about?
In St. Louis County, the home of police-shooting victim Michael Brown, a practice with a long history has become systematic: the operation of modern-day debtors’ prisons. A Debtors' Prison follows two plaintiffs in an unfolding court case, Samantha Jenkins and Meredith Walker, as they describe the matrix of controls that subjected them to incarceration for being poor.
Who directed A Debtors' Prison?
A Debtors' Prison was directed by Todd Chandler, Brett Story.
How long is A Debtors' Prison?
A Debtors' Prison has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is A Debtors' Prison?
A Debtors' Prison is a Documentary film.
Where was A Debtors' Prison produced?
A Debtors' Prison was produced in Canada.