Children in Prison: America's Sacrifices 2019 Directed by Esther Goldmann Enfants en prison : les sacrifiés de l'Amérique
The United States is the only country not to have ratified the International Convention on the Rights of the Child and minors are tried as adults, from the age of 9 years. This investigation, carried out in two prisons, in Texas and Utah, shows their daily life. Journalists were able to meet young detainees, including a 16-year-old boy sentenced to spend four decades behind bars. The latter tells about his daily life in the cell and the means he uses to last until his release.
Language
French
Gnere
Documentary
Production Company
Nova Production
Release Date 13 June 2019
63 mins
