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16 Bars

16 Bars

2018Movie⏱️ 1h 34mNot Rated
Documentary
7.1
IMDB Rating
67 votes

Inmates in Virginia attempt to transcend the cycle of recidivism through an unlikely artistic collaboration behind bars with Grammy-winning hip hop artist Todd 'Speech' Thomas.

Director
Sam Bathrick
Writers
N/A
Stars
Speech Thomas, Garland T. Carr, Tennyson Jackson
Release Date
February 4, 2020
Language
English
Country
United States
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 2
Reviews
📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

👤
Speech Thomas
as Self
👤
Garland T. Carr
as Self
👤
Tennyson Jackson
as Self
👤
Devonte James
as Self
👤
Anthony Johnston
as Self

💰 Box Office

$10,985
Worldwide Gross
$10,985
Domestic Gross
$2,662
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Filming Location
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Production
Resonant Pictures

🏷️ Keywords

jailrecidivismprisonartist

🎯 Categories

Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

Shines a light...
by justjewdee2019-11-15
10/10

"This film shines a light on a system that needs to change and the hidden talent within that system. Everyone from the staff to the inmates as well as the producers of this gem of a film prove that change is possible!..."

💡 Did You Know?

In 2017, Speech Thomas actually spent a night in jail while filming 16 Bars to get his own sense of the experiences of the documentary subjects the film tracks.

📖 Synopsis

Inmates in Virginia attempt to transcend the cycle of recidivism through an unlikely artistic collaboration behind bars with Grammy-winning hip hop artist Todd 'Speech' Thomas.