America's Greatest Prison Breaks

America's Greatest Prison Breaks (2015)

December 27th, 20151h 46min

Documentary
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Overview

A look at the prison breakout of Richard Matt and David Sweat from Clinton Correctional facility, as well as a look back at some of the most daring and ingenious prison breaks in American history.


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