The Facility (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2021, The Facility is a documentary film directed by Seth Freed Wessler, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. Detained inside an infamous American detention center as the pandemic spreads, a group of immigrants organize in protest to demand protection and their release. Separated from their families, and fearing for their lives, they take bold action. But officials who run the detention center are intent on keeping these men and women silent, and keeping them locked up. Filmed using the cameras attached to tablets installed inside the detention center cell-blocks, the film is a unique, real-time chronicle of a life in an immigration detention facility, and of a struggle for freedom and accountability.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Facility sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Facility page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Facility (2021)?
- In US, The Facility is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Facility worth watching?
- The Facility holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Facility released?
- The Facility was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.