This is not suitable for all people but it does give a good look at prisons.
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Lockdown
(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: National Geographic Channel, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Take an unvarnished look at life behind bars.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Lockdown
Parents need to know that this documentary series about life behind prison walls features quite a bit of violence, both among inmates and aimed at correctional officers. Most of the scuffles are captured on distant security cameras, so blood is usually restricted to aftermath scenes (on clothes, walls, etc.). Guards use steel batons and pepper spray to subdue unruly convicts. Inmates describe their crimes -- including murder, rape, and sexual assault -- in tones that show little remorse and at times imply boastfulness. Some men and women are shown in full restraints, including masks that prevent them from spitting on guards. This tense show definitely isn't for younger kids, but it's informative, and its shock value could act as strong incentive for teens to toe the line.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
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- Families can talk about crime and the legal system. How do people become criminals? Which factors contribute to how this happens? Is there an attraction to crime? Can criminals change their ways? How does society both help and hinder this? How does our legal system work? Does it seem biased toward or against any particular group(s)? Do you think innocent people end up in jail? What can be done about that?
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