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It's a Hard Truth Ain't It

  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 14m
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6.9/10
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It's a Hard Truth Ain't It (2018)
It's A Hard Truth Ain't It: Telling Your Own Story (Behind The Scenes)
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[HBO] HD. A companion to HBO Films' "O.G.," this documentary is co-directed by 13 incarcerated men who reflect on their lives.[HBO] HD. A companion to HBO Films' "O.G.," this documentary is co-directed by 13 incarcerated men who reflect on their lives.[HBO] HD. A companion to HBO Films' "O.G.," this documentary is co-directed by 13 incarcerated men who reflect on their lives.

  • Directors
    • Madeleine Rotzler
    • Dennis Brown
    • Marshaun Bugg
  • Stars
    • Marshaun Bugg
    • Clifford Elswick
    • Madeleine Rotzler
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    • Directors
      • Madeleine Rotzler
      • Dennis Brown
      • Marshaun Bugg
    • Stars
      • Marshaun Bugg
      • Clifford Elswick
      • Madeleine Rotzler
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Madeleine Rotzler
    Madeleine Rotzler
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    • (as Madeleine Sackler)
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      • Madeleine Rotzler
      • Dennis Brown
      • Marshaun Bugg
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    9Thomas_the_Tank

    Hard not to be moved

    First review here but like others have said, this is definitely worth looking at. A different perspective on these types of things is always nice and all, but the message that each person sends is special and has a long-lasting effect. There are some documentaries where afterwards you're left contemplating life; this one makes you realise these people have not only been doing that for years, but will most likely continue doing so for decades more, all the while we have the freedom to make our own choices. Yeah, it hits that hard.
    8carolbromby

    Excellent

    As someone who spent their careeer working in children's mental health, this documentary rightly stresses what we have said for years- " it is easier to build up a child, than to repair an adult". Thank you for this gift of an eye into these men's lives.
    6SilverOrlov

    The meaning is clear. The attitude - didn't change.

    The whole essence of the film can be conveyed in two theses: 1) Not all criminals are completely guilty of their crimes. From time to time they grow up like this because of their environment, poor upbringing or attitude towards them ... BUT! ... how many of these children grow up to be normal too? Maximum unsociable maybe, but not stealing/raping/killing. If they wanted to change, they would. The rest are only excuses.

    2) This guy loved his foster family, but continued to steal from them. Conscience tormented, made sad eyes ... BUT! ... continued to steal. Therefore, when he began to cry, telling me that he spent almost all his life in prison, he did not really touch me or caused regret.

    .. I understand the essence of the film, I understand that people and destinies are different ... I agree that the film does its job, makes us understand what they wanted to say with this film. But that's all. This thief will give an interview, cry on camera with real tears, yes, but after he get out of a jail, what he will do next? ...He will go and steal and sit down again. Why should I sympathize with him if he himself does not want to change? Instead of stealing money from family to say "what the hell, we love each other, I was given a chance." For this ... NO.
    10maxwolfwt

    How is this so perfect !!

    A perfect show 10/10 need to be shown to all the world ! it will change your mind ..
    10saberq8

    A "REAL" Masterpiece!

    Absolutely captivating! Enjoyed every single second of it! I highly recommend it for everyone, specially for teenagers and young adults. It surely can be life changing for many people. Best thing about it, its all REAL. Makes you think a lot about your life and the decisions you make and will make. Excellent work. Definitely 10/10. A true gem.

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      The United States has less than 5% of the world's population, but nearly 25% of the world's incarcerated population. 2.2 million people are in prison today 95% of them will be released, but two-thirds of them will be reincarnated. And yet, innovative to prison now exist. By providing healing for all, we can begin to build true justice systems, rather than penal ones.

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2019 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • It's a Hard Truth Ain't It - Official Movie Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brutalna prawda
    • Filming locations
      • Pendleton, Indiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Great Curve Films
      • Stacey Reiss Productions
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      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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