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Release Year2018
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Crime
Votes38
DirectorMatthew Cooke
WritersMatthew Cooke
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSurvivor's Guide to Prison
About Survivor's Guide to Prison
Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you - this is the Survivors Guide to Prison.
Directed by Matthew Cooke, Survivor's Guide to Prison leans on a strong ensemble — Susan Sarandon, Danny Trejo, RZA — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2018.
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