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The big house : out of sight, out of mind.

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Many believe that the prison system is a deterrent to crime, but in reality prison does little to transform a criminal into a better human being. The prison system is expensive, and most offenders are not violent or dangerous to the community. This documentary examines living conditions within priso...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Goldie, David (Director, Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed-captioned in English.
Published: Sydney : Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1997.
Series:Big House ; 1.
Subjects:
Prisoners > United States > Social conditions.
Prisons > United States > Public opinion.
Prisonniers > États-Unis > Conditions sociales.
Prisons > États-Unis > Opinion publique.
Prisoners > Social conditions.
Prisons > Public opinion.
United States.
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Summary:Many believe that the prison system is a deterrent to crime, but in reality prison does little to transform a criminal into a better human being. The prison system is expensive, and most offenders are not violent or dangerous to the community. This documentary examines living conditions within prisons, drugs use in prison, and recidivism.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (57 min., 4 sec.)) : sound, colour.
Production Credits:Director, David Goldie ; producer, David Goldie.
ISBN:9781526410870
1526410877