Down Time


1h 30m 2001

Brief Synopsis

This unvarnished look at life in prison is a raw glimpse into a man-made purgatory that is equal parts hell and ennui, where basic survival is as important as passing time. Sent to prison after a deadly shoot-out in a drug deal gone rotten, Slim must confront years of terror, loneliness, and boredom

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001
Location
Alcatraz Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California, USA; San Quentin Prison, Bay Area, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

This unvarnished look at life in prison is a raw glimpse into a man-made purgatory that is equal parts hell and ennui, where basic survival is as important as passing time. Sent to prison after a deadly shoot-out in a drug deal gone rotten, Slim must confront years of terror, loneliness, and boredom as he lives out his sentence.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001
Location
Alcatraz Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California, USA; San Quentin Prison, Bay Area, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States on Video March 18, 2003

Released in United States January 2001

Shown at San Francisco Independent Film Festival January 11-21, 2001.

Story is based upon San Francisco director Sean Wilson's own experiences, including his struggle with addiction and his own incarceration on federal drug charges.

Feature directorial debut for Sean Wilson.

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States on Video March 18, 2003

Released in United States January 2001 (Shown at San Francisco Independent Film Festival January 11-21, 2001.)