Prison State
2.3 million people are currently incarcerated in the U.S., with many stemming from neighborhoods like the Beecher Terrace housing project in Louisville, Kentucky.
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2.3 million people are currently incarcerated in the U.S., with many stemming from neighborhoods like the Beecher Terrace housing project in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Beecher Terrace in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as the backdrop for a detailed look at mass incarceration in America. Four residents share their experiences as they frequently cycle through the criminal justice system. The film notes that 2.3 million people are incarcerated in the U.S., with many coming from a few neighborhoods like Beecher Terrace. Kentucky's initiatives to reduce incarceration rates and the financial burden of imprisonment are also discussed. Director Daniel Edge presents a stark view of life in this housing project.
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