1275 Days

Oct 13, 2019

1h 40m

★ 6.0

After a botched home invasion, 15-year-old Blake finds himself facing a virtual life prison sentence for Felony Murder.

Overview

After a botched home invasion, 15-year-old Blake finds himself facing a virtual life prison sentence for Felony Murder. With the unwavering support of his single mother and teenage girlfriend, a David-and-Goliath uphill battle ensues in Elkhart, Indiana. They take on the system in hopes of a second chance.

Genres

Documentary

Crime

Production Companies

Smoke & Apple Films

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Cast

Self

Blake Layman

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6.1

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6.7

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5.8

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8.0

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5.0

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6.3

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0.0

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0.0

Hell

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6.0

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6.1

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0.0

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6.0

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5.5

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0.0

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8.0

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0.0

Mula

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0.0

To Be

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