Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

Louis takes an in-depth look at Miami's jail system, a vast holding pen for the unconvicted where most inmates are awaiting trial.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

First Air Date

May 22, 2011

Last Air Date

May 29, 2011

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

S01E02

Part 2

Louis goes deeper into the jail system, meeting an alleged triple murderer facing a possible death sentence. He also follows a group of forty or so younger inmates who have escaped prison by pleading guilty and agreeing to attend a four-month military-style boot camp. Among them is a 14-year-old boy facing a possible ten-year sentence for armed robbery if he can't survive the boot camp's relentless and brutal training and indoctrination programme. Many will drop out and receive prison sentences, but for a handful this will be their second chance at life.

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