Description:When first time felon Ron Decker is sentenced to two years in a decaying prison, he is quickly introduced to a world where violence is the only way of life. After witnessing a riot, Ron is soon taken under the wing of Earl Copen, a veteran convict who has manipulated the system to his every advantage, earning the respect of the tougheWhen first time felon Ron Decker is sentenced to two years in a decaying prison, he is quickly introduced to a world where violence is the only way of life. After witnessing a riot, Ron is soon taken under the wing of Earl Copen, a veteran convict who has manipulated the system to his every advantage, earning the respect of the toughest cons and the favor of the crooked guards. But sometimes even respect in a community of convicts can hold you prisoner. Now, Ron will discover that life in the Animal Factory is not about rehabilitation, it's about survival.... (more)(less)
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Synopsis
Ron, who’s young, slight, and privileged, is sentenced to prison on marijuana charges. For whatever reason, he brings out paternal feelings in an 18-year prison veteran, Earl Copan, who takes Ron under his wing. The film explores the nature of that relationship, Ron’s part in Earl’s gang, and the way Ron deals with aggressive cons intent on assault and rape. There’s casual racism, too, in the prisoners and the guards, a strike called by Black prisoners, and the nearly omnipre"
Aprakadabra added this to a list 2 years, 3 months ago
"05.11.
Ei kovinkaan rankka, mutta realistinen kuvaus vankilaelämästä. Edward Furlong tekee parhaan suorituksena ja Willen Dafoen suoritus on peruskovaa tasoa. Parempi kuin ekalla kerralla."