Incarcerating Us

Synopsis: Feature-length documentary that exposes America’s prison problem and explores ways to implement vital criminal justice reforms. With 2.3 million people behind bars, the US has the largest prison population in the history of the world.

Through first-hand accounts, expert testimony, and statistics, the film asks fundamental questions about the prison system in America: what is the purpose of prison; why did the prison population explode in the 1970s and what can make the justice system more just?

The film begins with a brief overview of U.S. prisons and the flawed policies that fueled unprecedented incarceration. In many cases, these laws exacerbate problems they were designed to solve. Through both empirical evidence and personal stories, the film illustrates the failures of two major policies: the War on Drugs and mandatory minimum sentences.
Language: English
Country: United States
Year of release: 2016
Subjects: Social Studies
Keywords: crime; prisons; social problems; USA

URI: http://lifeismymovie.us/collections/incarcerating-us/products/incarcerating-us-digital-download
Price: $9.99 (+VAT)
Delivery: Streamed/Download

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