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40 Years a Prisoner

2020 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 6.4

CrimeDocumentary

In 1978, the escalating conflict between Philadelphia leadership and the Black liberation group MOVE led to one of the most controversial police shootouts in American history. This timely documentary chronicles the tireless fight by Mike Africa Jr., despite countless setbacks, to ensure the release of his parents and other MOVE members after more than 40 years in prison.

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Details
Years
2020
Release date
2020-09-17
Language
English
Runtime
109 min
TMDB rating
6.4/10 (5 votes)

Cast & crew

Directed by Tommy Oliver