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Alcatraz: Living Hell

Alcatraz was the countrys first maximum security penitentiary designed for troublemakers both high risk and high-profile. Infamous gangsters and cons like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly and "The Birdman" Robert Stroud; and many other criminals who were no less dangerous. Over 29 years, these desperate inmates challenged the prison again and again. The Rock was tough, but the inmates were convinced they were tougher. Go behind the legend and discover the strengths and weaknesses of Alcatraz, on Building the Rock.

English
  • Originally Aired January 31, 2007
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network Discovery
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Name Type Role
Dan Bree Writer
Shirley Tatum Writer