Jailbirds. Episode 2
Description
Documentary series on life inside New Hall prison in Yorkshire, a closed facility for nearly 400 women. Women are now just as likely as men to have committed violent crimes, ranging from murder to robbery, arson and kidnap. We follow Melissa, a 17-year-old heroin addict with a string of convictions, who professes to have a determined desire to kick her habit. Or does she?
Runtime
29 min
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Date of Publication
1999
Database
Alexander Street
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