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200159 minPG-13documentary

Corrections

200159 minPG-13documentary

1 in 3 black men are involved in the criminal justice system in the United States, amid rising concerns about private prisons and the war on drugs.

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1 in 3 black men are involved in the criminal justice system in the United States, amid rising concerns about private prisons and the war on drugs.

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California's Proposition 36 marks a shift in public opinion about the war on drugs. The 2001 documentary "Corrections" addresses the rise of private prisons and their role in the criminal justice system. It reveals how venture capital has invested in the incarceration industry. With the United States holding the highest incarceration rate globally, the film presents a critical look at the profit motives behind the justice system and the impact on communities.

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