American Chain Gang

Movie · Documentary

Xackery Irving's award winning documentary examines a growing trend in America - the use of chain gangs to punish criminals. Outlawed over 30 years ago for being too inhumane, why is it that they are coming back? Introducing the chain gang of Alabama and the first ever all female chain gang, this film profiles the experiences of prisoners, jailers, governors and lawyers.

1999 · 1h 3m
Director Xackery Irving

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American Chain Gang

Documentary

Xackery Irving's award winning documentary examines a growing trend in America - the use of chain gangs to punish criminals. Outlawed over 30 years ago for being too inhumane, why is it that they are coming back? Introducing the chain gang of Alabama and the first ever all female chain gang, this film profiles the experiences of prisoners, jailers, governors and lawyers.

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Studio
Journeyman Pictures
Released
1999
Run Time
1 hr 3 min
Rated
R13
Region of Origin
United States
© 1998 CHAINGANGPICTURES

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Original Audio
English
Audio

English (AAC)

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English (CC)

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Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.