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A compelling, highly charged film that brings a contemporary perspective to classic prison picture elements.Full Review

Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times

Film explores the abuses rampant in woman's prisons and the powerlessness of the inmates, while telling the uplifting story of one inmate, Frances (LisaRae).Full Review

Variety

Film explores the abuses rampant in woman's prisons and the powerlessness of the inmates, while telling the uplifting story of one inmate, Frances (LisaRae).Full Review

Walter Dawkins
Variety

Although the film loses its way in the late going with a preponderance of melodramatic elements that dilute the more compelling social message, for much of its running time it packs a visceral punch, thanks in large part to a strong cast headed by LisaRaye, N'Bushe Wright and Mos Def.Full Review

Sheri Linden
The Hollywood Reporter

There are also strong flickers here of a film that might have been.Full Review

Ernest Hardy
L.A. Weekly
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