Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

7.3IMDb Score
Released:2011-05-22
Duration:60 min
Director:Emma Cooper
Actors:Louis Theroux
Production:
Keywords:prison

Overview:

Louis takes an in-depth look at Miami's jail system, a vast holding pen for the unconvicted where most inmates are awaiting trial.

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