It's a Hard Truth Ain't It (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2018, It's a Hard Truth Ain't It is an animation and documentary film directed by Madeleine Sackler, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. "It’s a Hard Truth Ain’t It" is a companion piece to "O.G.", a narrative drama also directed by Madeleine Sackler. It is co-directed by thirteen men incarcerated at the Pendleton Correctional Facility in Pendleton, Indiana. Given unprecedented access to a maximum security prison, filmmaker Madeleine Sackler worked with a group of inmates to tell their own stories, giving rise to this collaborative, intimate documentary project.
Who’s in it. It's a Hard Truth Ain't It stars Madeleine Sackler as Herself, Marshaun Bugg as Himself and Clifford Elswick as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, It's a Hard Truth Ain't It has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Hard Truth Ain't It page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Hard Truth Ain't It tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Hard Truth Ain't It (2018)?
- In GB, It's a Hard Truth Ain't It is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It's a Hard Truth Ain't It worth watching?
- It's a Hard Truth Ain't It holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It's a Hard Truth Ain't It?
- It's a Hard Truth Ain't It stars Madeleine Sackler, Marshaun Bugg and Clifford Elswick.
- When was It's a Hard Truth Ain't It released?
- It's a Hard Truth Ain't It was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.