America's Hardest Prisons
Plunge head-first into the gritty underworld of America's most fearsome prisons. America's prisons are teeming with dangerous and conniving criminals–who stop at nothing to get their way. In this world of absolutes, predators stalk their next prey, gang commanders order hits from isolation, and inmates are armed with deadly weapons. Here, only the strong and devious survive.
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Plunge head-first into the gritty underworld of America's most fearsome prisons. America's prisons are teeming with dangerous and conniving criminals–who stop at nothing to get their way. In this world of absolutes, predators stalk their next prey, gang commanders order hits from isolation, and inmates are armed with deadly weapons. Here, only the strong and devious survive.
Episodes
Women on the Edge
Series 2, Episode 1 Unrated HD SD
With the highest homicide rate in the nation, the streets of Detroit are rampant with violent crimes, drug abuse and prostitution. But at the citys Wayne County Jail, female offenders are offered one last chance to clean up their lives.
Kids Behind Bars
Series 2, Episode 2 Unrated CC HD CC SD
At Colorado’s innovative Youthful Offender System, violent juvenile felons are given a last chance at a crime-free life before going to adult prisons. But if they fail, hard time could mean sexual abuse or risk of suicide.
Female Felons
Series 2, Episode 3 Unrated CC HD CC SD
Maryland’s only female prison holds women from petty dealers to cold-blooded killers. Each with their own story, a young lifer, a mother-to-be, and a recovering crack addict illustrate the challenges of women behind bars.
Inside the Kill Fence
Series 2, Episode 4 Unrated HD SD
The newest and largest prison in Colorado is home to more than 2,000 killers, kidnappers and drug dealers. Here the warden and his team must control some of the toughest and most aggressive offenders and even work to turn them around.
Chaos Control
Series 2, Episode 5 Unrated CC HD CC SD
At St. Louis County Jail tensions could erupt at any moment, but for each unit of 67 inmates, there's just one corrections officer - armed with nothing but a panic button and pepper spray - to keep all hell from breaking loose.
Inside a Mexican Prison
Series 2, Episode 6 Unrated HD SD
Just a few miles south of the U.S. border lies one of Mexico's most notorious penitentiaries. Meet Rogelio, a suspected gang member; Raul and Rosi, who fell in love behind bars; and Vincent, an American in solitary for his own protection.
Shanks and Shakedowns
Series 2, Episode 7 Unrated HD SD
Lockdown goes behind the razor wire for an in-depth look at Cleaveland’s Cuyahoga County Jail. See the drama unfold as the Special Response Team faces a new gang that preys on other inmates.
Additional information
Networks
National GeographicNetworks
Audio
EnglishAudio
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
Released year
2011Released year
Genres
Documentary/BioGenres
Duration
7 episodes (5 h 25 min)Duration
Additional terms
Terms of transactionWindows | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later |
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Xbox | Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X |
Mobile | Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 or later |