Rock and a Hard Place 2017
“Redemption is not given. It's earned.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Director
- Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill
- Networks
- Seven Bucks Productions, 44 Blue Productions, HBO Documentary Films
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, History Vault, HBO Max
What is Rock and a Hard Place?
Topic: Film "Rock and a Hard Place" (2017). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 27, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Seven Bucks Productions, 44 Blue Productions, HBO Documentary Films
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 23 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~81 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Seven Bucks Productions, 44 Blue Productions, HBO Documentary Films
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Topic: Film "Rock and a Hard Place" (2017).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Rock and a Hard Place.
Year: 2017.
Release Date: March 27, 2017 (US).
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 1h 21m.
Subject: Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Boot Camp Program.
Details of program: Young inmates undergo a course to learn from past mistakes and make a better future.
Course duration: TMDB says "six-week course"; IMDb says "strict 4 month course". (Note: I must be careful here. I will mention the program's purpose. If I mention duration, I should note the discrepancy or choose one if I can't use both, but since I am an archivist, I should stick to what is explicitly stated. Actually, I'll focus on the content rather than the conflicting duration to maintain accuracy, or I can mention the program
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Rock and a Hard Place worth watching?
Rock and a Hard Place holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 23 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Rock and a Hard Place and when was it released?
Rock and a Hard Place is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed Rock and a Hard Place?
Rock and a Hard Place was directed by Jon Alpert, Matthew O'Neill.
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