Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall is a 2013 documentary film by Edgar Barens.
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| Directed by | Edgar Barens |
| Produced by | Edgar Barens |
| Edited by | Geof Bartz and Gladys Mae Murphy |
| Music by | Max Richter |
| Distributed by | The Cinema Guild |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
Synopsis
This film tells the story of Jack Hall, a terminally ill octogenarian lifer at Iowa State Penitentiary. The film looks at the last six months of Jack's life and the creation of a hospice run by other inmates serving life sentences. The film is a no-nonsense look at the aging population in America's prisons and how one group helps prisoners die with dignity.[1]
Awards
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| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| Academy Award[2] | March 2, 2014 | Best Short Subject Documentary | Edgar Barens | Nominated |
