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Quick Info

Rating

6.6/10

Release2014

Runtime1h 42m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$143,178

Production

SenArt Films

Movie

Kids for Cash

2014

1h 42m

6.6

Crime

Documentary

Drama

Synopsis

Filmmaker Robert May chronicles the case of a once-respected judge who received kickbacks for sending juvenile offenders to prison, even for minor crimes.

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