Louis spends time in one of the most notorious sections of Miami County Jail: the fifth and sixth floor of 'Main Jail', where many of the most volatile inmates are incarcerated. Held in large cage-like dwellings for up to 24 men, the inmates have developed a strange and violent jail culture. The men - who remain in the cells almost all the time and may only leave for yard time twice a week - live under the sway of a gladiatorial code. They fight each other for food, for status, and often just to pass the endless hours of confinement. Trips to the infirmary are a frequent occurrence as inmates are viciously attacked and beaten, but the guards say they are powerless to end the abuse.
Title | Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail - Season 1 Episode 1 Part 1 |
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Year | 2011 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC Two |
Cast | Louis Theroux |
Crew | Emma Cooper (Director), Louis Theroux (Writer) |
Alternative Titles | Louis Theroux: Miami Megajail |
Keyword | prison |
First Air Date | May 22, 2011 |
Last Air date | May 29, 2011 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 2 Episode |
Runtime | 60:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.40/ 10 by 25.00 users |
Popularity | 3.504 |
Language | English |