Stranger Inside
2001, English. Directed by Cheryl Dunye.
She fought to get inside. Now she'll have to fight for her life.
After a stint in a juvenile detention center, Treasure is transferred to an adult prison where her mother, whom she has never met, is also imprisoned. Before long, Treasure encounters Brownie, a lifer and gang leader. Brownie reveals that she is Treasure's mother, and takes the girl under her wing, protecting her from the dangers of hardcore prison life. But some women in Brownie's gang resent Treasure's presence, leading to violent conflict.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 June 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Catherine Crouch, Cheryl Dunye
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Stranger Inside runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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What movies are like Stranger Inside?
If you liked Stranger Inside, try Jailbait, Cleveland Abduction, Convict.
Who directed Stranger Inside?
Stranger Inside (2001) was directed by Cheryl Dunye and stars Yolonda Ross, Davenia McFadden, Rain Phoenix.