Prison State (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, Prison State is a documentary film directed by Daniel Edge, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. From PBS and Frontline: With unprecedented access, FRONTLINE investigates the impact of mass incarceration in America, focusing on a troubled housing project in Louisville, Kentucky, and a statewide effort to reverse the trend. There are some 2.3 million people behind bars in the U.S. today, but a disproportionate number come from a few city neighborhoods, and in some places the concentration is so dense that states are spending millions of dollars a year to lock up residents of single blocks. "Prison State" examines one community, Louisville's Beecher Terrace housing project, and follows the lives of four residents as they move in and out of custody, while Kentucky tries break that cycle and shrink its prison state.
Who’s in it. Prison State stars Will Lyman as Himself - Narrator (Voice), Demetria Duncan as Herself - Beacher Terrace Resident and Keith Huff as Himself - Inmate.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Prison State has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison State page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison State (2014)?
- In US, Prison State is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prison State worth watching?
- Prison State holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prison State?
- Prison State stars Will Lyman, Demetria Duncan and Keith Huff.
- When was Prison State released?
- Prison State was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.