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They Call Us Monsters 2017

This documentary explores the lives of three teenage boys incarcerated in California’s adult prison system. As legislators debate ending the practice of trying juveniles as adults, the film examines their backgrounds, the circumstances that led to their crimes, and the impact of incarceration. "They Call Us Monsters" aims to humanize these young offenders and prompts a vital discussion about criminal justice reform, accountability, and the possibility of rehabilitation.

This documentary explores the lives of three teenage boys incarcerated in California’s adult prison system. As legislators debate ending the practice of trying juveniles as adults, the film examines their backgrounds, the circumstances that led to their crimes, and the impact of incarceration. "They Call Us Monsters" aims to humanize these young offenders and prompts a vital discussion about criminal justice reform, accountability, and the possibility of rehabilitation.

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65

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83%

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73%

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7.0 /10

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67

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3.5

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3.00/5

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