Product Details

• Actors: Xackery Irving, Douglas Vaxter
• Directors: Xackery Irving
• Producers: Xackery Irving, Carole Dean, Samuel A. Levine
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Doc Workers
• DVD Release Date: November 29, 2005
• Run Time: 56 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000BQ5IXC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,351 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "American Chain Gang" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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AMERICAN CHAIN GANG

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping documentary, November 20, 2005

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This review is from: American Chain Gang (DVD)

No matter what your political or personal affiliation, you will find something that you love and something that will challenge you in this film. Taking you from the formidable living conditions of the prisoners in chain gang to the fear and frustration of prison guards, this film covers the complexity of the american prison systems and our controversial approach to dealing with recidivism. The ending will astound everyone. Be sure to check out the letters from the inmates to the filmmaker that illustrate their desperation and unwavering hope (you will need to put the dvd into your pc in order to view letters).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must See Documentary, November 22, 2005

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D Hurley - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Chain Gang (DVD)

Been looking for this one for years. Great access to inmates and prison guards. We get to know these young adults as they go through the humiliation of this 'alternative thinking unit.' The women in the Arizona chain gang are a great compliment to the hardened men in Alabama. This issue has faded from the news, but the film really gives you the big picture. The ending is a real eye-openner. GREAT FILM!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE GREAT DOCUMENTARY, November 1, 2005

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Sol, Luna y Estrellas (New York-Unstoppable) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Chain Gang (DVD)

I personally got to view the movie way before its release and quite proud of Mr. Irving (Pookie). From beginning to end the documentary is riveting and makes you feel as if you yourself know the inmates personally. It's definitely a must have. Job well done!