East Jersey State


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about East Jersey State Prison. In 1901, it opened as a reform school for youthful offenders. In 1948, idealism gave way to reality and Rahway was turned into a maximum security prison for the toughest prisoners in the state. Among its alumni is boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. East Jerse

Film Details

Also Known As
History Alive (05/08/00)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary about East Jersey State Prison. In 1901, it opened as a reform school for youthful offenders. In 1948, idealism gave way to reality and Rahway was turned into a maximum security prison for the toughest prisoners in the state. Among its alumni is boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. East Jersey is the prison where school-aged teens embark on the ultimate field trip -- a visit to the program "Scared Straight."

Film Details

Also Known As
History Alive (05/08/00)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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