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40 Years a Prisoner

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2020 · 110 min Documentary
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

A chronicle of the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents. Through eyewitness accounts and archival footage of the escalating tension that resulted in the controversial confrontation between police and MOVE members, the film illuminates the story of a city grappling with racial tension and police brutality with alarming topicality and modern-day relevance.

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Year 2020
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Tommy Oliver
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (4 votes)

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40 Years a Prisoner has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

Released in 2020, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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