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Cruel and Unusual (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2017 · 102 min · English
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- Directed by
- Vadim Jean
- Starring
- Corey Johnson, Albert Woodfox, Robert King
This documentary follows the decades-long fight for freedom of Robert King, Herman Wallace, and Albert Woodfox, three men wrongly convicted and subjected to extreme solitary confinement. Facing flawed evidence and racial prejudice within the justice system, the film explores their harrowing experiences and relentless pursuit of justice. Albert Woodfox’s eventual release after 43 years of isolation marks a dramatic turning point in their fight against injustice and cruel treatment.
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