Kids for Cash

Aug 1 2015 PG-13 1h 42m
Crime, Documentary, Drama

Filmmaker Robert May chronicles the case of a once-respected judge who received kickbacks for sending juvenile offenders to prison, even for minor crimes.

Plot

Kids For Cash is a riveting look behind the notorious judicial scandal that rocked the nation. Beyond the millions paid and high stakes corruption, Kids For Cash exposes a shocking American secret. In the wake of the shootings at Columbine, a small town celebrates a charismatic judge who is hell-bent on keeping kids in line...until one parent dares to question the motives behind his brand of justice. This real life thriller reveals the untold stories of the masterminds at the center of the scandal and the chilling aftermath of lives destroyed in the process - a stunning emotional roller coaster.

Written by

Robert May

Directed by

Robert May

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

SenArt Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
2,009
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA