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In 2008, two comedians had a wild idea - so wild, it landed them in prison. Their mission? To bring a talent contest to the incarcerated, giving them a stage and a mic to express themselves. Filmed over 14 years, to show where the participants are now, attitudes, perceptions, and even the language around incarceration has evolved. This is the story of an improbable journey - and the unexpected impact of comedy, creativity, and second chances behind bars. Imagine "Borat" meets "America's Got Talent” behind bars, giving people a second chance at life. After receiving unprecedented prison access, directors Johnny Collins and Joel Jerome Dant produced an off-the-wall docu-comedy with actor and rapper Ice-T. A live Q&A on stage with director Johnny Collins will follow the performance.
- DirectorJohnny Collins, Joel Jerome
- ProducerJohnny Collins, Joel Jerome, Michael Tota
- CastIce-T, Johnny Collins, Joel Jerome, Steve Wilson, Edwin San Juan, Michael Mitchell, Aaron Reason, Latell Mays, Ronald Graves, Lorenzo Reid, Michael O’Grady
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$18After unlocking, you'll have 9 days 1 hour to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 14 days to finish watching. Need help?
In 2008, two comedians had a wild idea - so wild, it landed them in prison. Their mission? To bring a talent contest to the incarcerated, giving them a stage and a mic to express themselves. Filmed over 14 years, to show where the participants are now, attitudes, perceptions, and even the language around incarceration has evolved. This is the story of an improbable journey - and the unexpected impact of comedy, creativity, and second chances behind bars. Imagine "Borat" meets "America's Got Talent” behind bars, giving people a second chance at life. After receiving unprecedented prison access, directors Johnny Collins and Joel Jerome Dant produced an off-the-wall docu-comedy with actor and rapper Ice-T. A live Q&A on stage with director Johnny Collins will follow the performance.
- DirectorJohnny Collins, Joel Jerome
- ProducerJohnny Collins, Joel Jerome, Michael Tota
- CastIce-T, Johnny Collins, Joel Jerome, Steve Wilson, Edwin San Juan, Michael Mitchell, Aaron Reason, Latell Mays, Ronald Graves, Lorenzo Reid, Michael O’Grady