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Scared Straight!

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  • 1978-1978
  • Suspense, Documentary
  • TV-PG
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This film shows the Scared Straight program that has hardened convicts from maximum security prisons tell their stories about the truth about prison life in order to convince kids that no crime is worth the risk of being incarcerated

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Cast & Crew See All

Peter Falk
Self - Host
Mickie Cold
Drug dealer
Doug Cronin

Awards

  • 1979 - Oscar - Best Documentary, Features - winner
  • 1979 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Program - nominated
  • 1979 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Informational Program - winner

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