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Lockup

Lockup

Description: This documentary series takes viewers inside prisons and jails across America and around the world, offering rarely obtained and comprehensive access into these locations. The show profiles the inmates and employees who work at these facilities, highlighting their day-to-day experiences and interactions within the confines of prison. By bringing audiences the real, raw stories of life behind bars, this program aims to provide a truly authentic and in-depth look inside the complex criminal justice system.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Documentary, News
Year Released: 2005
Number of seasons: 25
Number of episodes: 237
First episode air date: June 4, 2005
Network: MSNBC
Program Creator: Rasha Drachkovitch
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