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Prison State (2014): Cast

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Prison State is a 2014 documentary directed by Daniel Edge, starring Will Lyman, Keith Huff and Demetria Duncan. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Prison State (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Daniel Edge
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
GBH
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Prison State About?

The premise of Prison State without spoilers.

This documentary explores the profound impact of mass incarceration in America, focusing on Louisville, Kentucky’s Beecher Terrace housing project. With unprecedented access, the film follows the lives of four residents as they navigate the criminal justice system and incarceration, revealing how a disproportionate number of individuals from specific neighborhoods end up behind bars. The film also examines a statewide effort to break this cycle and reduce Kentucky’s reliance on prisons, highlighting the staggering cost and human consequences of the current system.

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Cast & crew

Prison State Cast

Will Lyman leads the cast, with Keith Huff and Demetria Duncan. Directed by Daniel Edge.

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FAQ

Prison State FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Prison State, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Prison State?

Prison State runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Prison State released?

Prison State was released on April 29, 2014.

Who directed Prison State?

Prison State was directed by Daniel Edge.

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Who is in the cast of Prison State?

Prison State stars Will Lyman, Keith Huff and Demetria Duncan.

Does Prison State have a post-credit scene?

No. Prison State has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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