Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices (2019)
The United States is the only country not to have ratified the International Convention on the Rights of the Child and minors are tried as adults, from the age of 9 years. This investigation, carried out in two prisons, in Texas and Utah, shows their daily life. Journalists were able to meet young detainees, including a 16-year-old boy sentenced to spend four decades behind bars. The latter tells about his daily life in the cell and the means he uses to last until his release.
Director: Esther Goldmann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: June 13, 2019
Production: Nova Production
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices about?
- The United States is the only country not to have ratified the International Convention on the Rights of the Child and minors are tried as adults, from the age of 9 years. This investigation, carried out in two prisons, in Texas and Utah, shows their daily life. Journalists were able to meet young detainees, including a 16-year-old boy sentenced to spend four decades behind bars. The latter tells about his daily life in the cell and the means he uses to last until his release.
- Who directed Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices?
- Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices was directed by Esther Goldmann.
- How long is Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices?
- Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices?
- Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices is a Documentary film.
- Where was Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices produced?
- Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices was produced in France.