S20·E6 Prison Town, USA
- Episode
- Season 20, Episode 6
- Air Date
- July 24, 2007
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In the 1990s, at the height of the prison-building boom, a prison opened in rural America every 15 days. Prison Town, USA tells the story of Susanville, California, one small town that tries to resuscitate its economy by building a prison – with unanticipated consequences. Weaving the stories of a laidoff mill worker turned guard, a struggling dairy owner and an inmate’s family stranded in Susanville, the film sheds light on an industry that is transforming the social and economic landscape of rural America. A co-production of the Independent Television Service (ITVS) and KQED/Truly California.
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When did Season 20 Episode 6 of Point of View air?
Season 20, Episode 6 ('Prison Town, USA') originally aired on July 24, 2007.
How long is Season 20 Episode 6 ('Prison Town, USA')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Point of View Season 20 Episode 6?
In the 1990s, at the height of the prison-building boom, a prison opened in rural America every 15 days. Prison Town, USA tells the story of Susanville, California, one small town that tries to resuscitate its economy by building a prison – with unanticipated consequences. Weaving the stories of a l...
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