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Prison Ball

2004Movie1 h 30 min

Documentary
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

Prison Ball is about prison basketball as practiced by prisoners within prison walls. The documentary interviews various inmates and prison officials and specialists on the matter and tackles "prison basketball leagues" operating within prison systems as well. It focuses on four Louisiana state prison teams, it was shot mainly in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, romance or scares.

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Directed by
Jason Moriarty

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Facts

October 15, 2004 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language, Violence

Released
October 15, 2004
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Prison Ball worth watching?"

Questions about Prison Ball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Prison Ball worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1).

Can I half-watch Prison Ball?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Prison Ball plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.