"From Cradle to Jail" is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the alarming issue of mass incarceration of youth in the United States. It exposes the systemic failures and biases that lead children, particularly those from marginalized communities, into the criminal justice system from a young age. The film unveils the devastating consequences of these policies, highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black and brown youth, who face harsher sentences and are more likely to be trapped in a cycle of poverty and crime. Through personal testimonies and expert analysis, "From Cradle to Jail" urges viewers to question the juvenile justice system's effectiveness and its role in perpetuating inequality and social injustice.
