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Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Strong suicide references
Films

A graphic and unblinking documentary portrait of life inside America's largest prison complex.

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)
  • Violence Mild impact
  • Language Moderate impact
  • Drug use Mild impact
  • Nudity Moderate impact
  • Sex None

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
  • High impact

Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
1994
Classification
MA 15+
Consumer advice
Strong suicide references
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
76 minutes
Director/Creator
Jon Alpert | Nina Rosenblum
Producer
Jon Alpert | Nina Rosenblum
Production company
Home Box Office (HBO)
Country of origin
USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
Warner Bros. Discovery
File number
T24/06153
Classification number
CLAS-679291
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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