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American Jail

20181hRoger Ross Williams
IMDb 6.4

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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.

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JailRacismPoverty

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What is American Jail (2018) about?

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.

How long is American Jail?

American Jail has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018.

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