Chain Gangs: The Untold Story


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

In the early 20th century, prison chain gangs were common sights along the roads and highways of the rural South. In 1932, the country was shocked by the revelations made in a book that exposed the alleged abuses of the system. The program examines those claims and the comeback of the chain gang.

Film Details

Also Known As
History's Mysteries (07/31/00)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

In the early 20th century, prison chain gangs were common sights along the roads and highways of the rural South. In 1932, the country was shocked by the revelations made in a book that exposed the alleged abuses of the system. The program examines those claims and the comeback of the chain gang.

Film Details

Also Known As
History's Mysteries (07/31/00)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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