Director: Arnold Shapiro
Language
English
NMTW
75%
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Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 1 nomination total
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 52 min |
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This film documents a program where incarcerated individuals share their experiences of prison with at-risk youth. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
| Alternative title: | Scared Straight! |
| Release year: | 1978 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Arnold Shapiro |
| Type: | Movie |
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