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The Road to Mass Incarceration (2018)
Cast: Barry Goldwater, Hubert H. Humphrey, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon
Runtime12 min
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This video, The Road to Mass Incarceration, by Greenhouse Media summarizes criminal justice policy decisions dating back to the 1960s. Although the effects often took decades to manifest, each of these policy shifts increased the rate of incarceration in the U.S. The video ends with many of the architects of these changes, Democrats and Republicans alike, admitting the failure of these policies and suggesting that it is time for real change.
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The Road to Mass Incarceration (2018) offers a compelling historical examination of the policies and decisions that have led to the rise of mass incarceration in the United States, featuring insightful commentary from key political figures like Barry Goldwater, Hubert H. Humphrey, and Lyndon B. Johnson. This documentary provides a thought-provoking look at the complex social and political factors that have contributed to the country's high incarceration rates, making it a must-see for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of criminal justice reform.