Synopsis
The warden of Halden, Norway's most humane prison, tours the U.S. prison system to urge a new approach emphasizing rehabilitation.
Movie Information
- Director
- Tomas Lindh
- Release Year
- 2017
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Language
- EN
- Country
- Finland
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (8 votes)
Top Cast
Jan Strømnes
Jan Strømnes
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