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Serving Life (2011): Cast

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Serving Life is a 2011 documentary directed by Lisa R. Cohen, starring Forest Whitaker as Narrator (voice). It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Serving Life (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Lisa R. Cohen
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Serving Life About?

The premise of Serving Life without spoilers.

The documentary follows a hospice program in Louisiana’s Angola prison where hardened inmates care for dying fellow prisoners. Narrated and executive‑produced by Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker, it takes viewers inside a maximum‑security facility where the average sentence exceeds 90 years, showing unexpected compassion behind bars.

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Cast & crew

Serving Life Cast & Characters

Forest Whitaker plays Narrator (voice) in Serving Life. Directed by Lisa R. Cohen.

Videos

Serving Life Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Serving Life.

Serving Life - Trailer | OWN Documentary Club | Oprah Winfrey Network

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FAQ

Serving Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Serving Life?

Serving Life runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Serving Life released?

Serving Life was released on July 28, 2011.

Who directed Serving Life?

Serving Life was directed by Lisa R. Cohen.

Who is in the cast of Serving Life?

Serving Life stars Forest Whitaker as Narrator (voice).

Does Serving Life have a post-credit scene?

No. Serving Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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