They Call Us Monsters
Documentary
Behind the walls of the Compound, LA’s most violent juvenile offenders await their trials. To their advocates, they’re kids. To the system, they’re adults. To their victims, they’re monsters. Who are they to you?
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This documentary offers a raw, unflinching look at the lives of young people caught in the justice system. It's a sobering, empathetic, and intense experience that forces you to confront difficult questions about youth, accountability, and the system itself.
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