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Banged Up

2008 · 1 season

A sober, instructive experiment that puts unruly teenagers behind bars, aiming to shock them straight.

Genres
Documentary
Overview
10 British teen boys who had several run ins with law enforcement. They spend time in an old prison to see what prison life would be like in a real prison.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, justice, coming-of-age, class
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    David Blunkett
    Length
    1 seasons, 4 episodes, 45 min each
    Network
    5
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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