The Number
“A doc that looks at the myths and markings of prison gangs”
14 min · South Africa
This dark documentary looks at the myths and markings of prison Numbers gangs – a secret code spelt out and spoken across the bodies of the inmates. Turn your volume up and immerse yourself in the world of South Africa’s gangs, their history, personal journeys, codes and body markings.
- Year
- 2017
- Country
- South AfricaUnited Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Subtitles
- English
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