Through the Wire
1990, English. Directed by Nina Rosenblum.
In 1986, a controversial high security unit was opened in an underground chamber of Kentucky's federal prison. Its three female prisoners received sentences of unprecedented length for nonviolent crimes.
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- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Written by
- Carlos Norman, Angelo Corrao, Nina Rosenblum
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Through the Wire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Through the Wire?
Through the Wire (1990) was directed by Nina Rosenblum.