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A Debtors' Prison

October 1, 2018 0h 16m

Originally released in 2018. A Debtors' Prison is a documentary film. directed by Todd Chandler. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In St. Louis County, the home of police-shooting victim Michael Brown, a practice with a long history has become systematic: the operation of modern-day debtors’ prisons. A Debtors' Prison follows two plaintiffs in an unfolding court case, Samantha Jenkins and Meredith Walker, as they describe the matrix of controls that subjected them to incarceration for being poor.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Debtors' Prison about?

In St. Louis County, the home of police-shooting victim Michael Brown, a practice with a long history has become systematic: the operation of modern-day debtors’ prisons. A Debtors' Prison follow...

Who directed A Debtors' Prison?

A Debtors' Prison was directed by Todd Chandler.

How long is A Debtors' Prison?

A Debtors' Prison has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was A Debtors' Prison released?

A Debtors' Prison was released on October 1, 2018 in theaters.