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American Jail

American Jail

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Documentary
πŸ“œ Overview: In this deeply personal film, director Roger Ross Williams sets out on a journey to understand the complex forces of racism and greed currently at work in America's prison system.
🌏 Languages Available: English
πŸ“† Date Released: 2018-07-01
⌚ Running Time: 60 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.0

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