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202382 minPG-13documentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Commuted

202382 minPG-13documentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A woman released from a triple life sentence confronts the challenges of reintegration into her family and community in New Orleans.

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Nailah Jefferson

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A woman released from a triple life sentence confronts the challenges of reintegration into her family and community in New Orleans.

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Nailah Jeffersondirector

Danielle Metzcast

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Danielle Metz returns to New Orleans after her triple life sentence was commuted. She faces the challenge of rebuilding her life and reconnecting with her family. The film follows her efforts to find purpose and love while dealing with the lasting effects of her time in prison. As she navigates this new reality, Metz confronts the emotional scars left by incarceration. "Commuted" runs for 82 minutes and was released in 2023.

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