Barry Cohen

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.

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.

When first time felon Ron Decker (Edward Furlong; American History X, T2: Judgement Day) 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 (Willem Dafoe; Platoon, The English Patient), 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 soon discover that life in the Animal Factory is not about rehabilitation, it’s about survival.

After receiving a long prison sentence for drug trafficking, Ron Decker must learn to cope with life on the inside. Luckily, he befriends Earl Copen, an ex-gang leader with considerable influence among the other inmates.