College Behind Bars: Season 1

Q: Where can I stream College Behind Bars?

You can stream College Behind Bars on: Apple TV and Amazon Store

Documentary

2019, Show

Explore the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees – and a chance at new beginnings – from one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs.

Country: United States

Director:

Lynn Novick

Where to Watch College Behind Bars online

Through some of the links above, we may earn a commission as an affiliate partner. See the full affiliate disclosure here

Ratings

Your rating:

IMDb rating

Visit page

8.3

Critic rating

Average critic rating

8.0

Reviews

Critic Season 1 Lucy Mangan

rated

Every prisoner here comes with a wealth of compelling backstory, but it is a tribute to the discipline and focus of the film-makers that only a few are related in full.

Read full review at The Guardian

Skip this

Frequently asked questions

What is College Behind Bars about? Toggle content

"College Behind Bars" is a documentary series that follows the transformative journey of incarcerated individuals as they pursue higher education through a rigorous prison education program. Despite the challenges of being behind bars, these students are determined to earn their college degrees and create a better future for themselves. The series takes an intimate look at their lives, struggles, and triumphs as they work towards earning their degrees and overcoming the odds against them. Through their stories, the series sheds light on the power of education to change lives and the impact it can have on the criminal justice system.

Where can I stream College Behind Bars? Toggle content

You can stream College Behind Bars on: Apple TV Amazon Store