

Kids for Cash
2014-02-07 · 102 min · ★ 6.5
Filmmaker Robert May chronicles the case of a once-respected judge who received kickbacks for sending juvenile offenders to prison, even for minor crimes.
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- Directors
- Robert May
- Production companies
- SenArt Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 143,178
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