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20198 minPG-13doc-short

Beautifully Savage

20198 minPG-13doc-short

Two-thirds of released prisoners in the United States are rearrested within three years, but Joe Buckner is determined to break that cycle.

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Two-thirds of released prisoners in the United States are rearrested within three years, but Joe Buckner is determined to break that cycle.

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Joe Buckner runs a boxing gym in Fort Collins, Colorado. He reflects on his past and the choices that shaped his life. After serving time in prison, he committed to staying out. Two-thirds of released prisoners in the U.S. are rearrested within three years. Buckner’s story focuses on his experiences with boxing, incarceration, and his determination to build a better future. The documentary runs for 8 minutes and was released in 2019.

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