USA: Life in a High Security Prison
In the United States, there are more than 2 million people behind bars.That's more than anywhere else in the world.The Anamosa State Penitentiary, granted us exceptional, round-the-clock access.Here, three quarters of the prisoners have been convicted of violent crimes and serve an average of 27 years.
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In the United States, there are more than 2 million people behind bars. That's more than anywhere else in the world. The Anamosa State Penitentiary, granted us exceptional, round-the-clock access. Here, three quarters of the prisoners have been convicted of violent crimes and serve an average of 27 years. How is the prison managed?
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- Release date
- Jun 5, 2019
- Runtime
- 0h 57m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- France
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