Frontline Season 35 Episode 14
Frontline
Season 35

Ep 14. Life On Parole

  • TV-NR
  • July 18, 2017
  • 53 min
  • 7.6  (33)

In season 35, episode 14 of Frontline, titled "Life On Parole," viewers are taken on a deeply moving and thought-provoking journey into the world of life on parole in America. The episode sheds light on the challenges facing individuals who are released from prison and sent back into society, but are still under the watchful eye of law enforcement.

The episode follows the stories of several former inmates who were released back into the world outside of prison, but only with strict conditions they must adhere to, including mandatory drug testing, job reporting, and frequent check-ins with their parole officers. Through these stories, viewers gain an understanding of the challenges that these individuals face in trying to turn their lives around and make a better life for themselves.

Throughout the episode, viewers see firsthand how these individuals are constantly haunted by their criminal past and struggle to find a sense of normalcy within their new, heavily monitored lives. Many individuals are unable to find employment due to their criminal records, and those who do often find themselves in low-paying jobs that offer little opportunity for advancement.

Additionally, the episode highlights the impact that the parole system has on families of those on parole. Family members are often dragged into the system, forced to attend meetings and adhere to strict rules themselves, making it difficult for them to support their loved ones on the outside.

The parole system is also shown to be flawed at times, with individuals being sent back to prison for minor infractions or technical violations of their parole terms. This creates a neverending cycle of incarceration for many, and the episode raises questions about whether the current system is doing more harm than good.

As the episode draws to a close, viewers are left with a sense of the difficulties faced by those on parole, as well as the often-cyclical nature of the system. Ultimately, the episode forces viewers to consider whether more needs to be done to assist those on parole in their efforts to transition back into society and achieve long-term success and stability.

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  • First Aired
    July 18, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    53 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (33)