S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

A specially made DVD bonus feature to accompany the series.

Lorenzo Gómez, "El Gato" and his gang, assault the car where Alicia and a boy were kissing each other.

A sequel to the documentary "Scared Straight," this dramatic film tells a similar story of teenagers who have committed crimes such as vandalism, petty theft and intoxication. They are brought to a state prison by a probation officer, where they see firsthand the tough conditions. The prisoners verbally assault the teenagers with obscene language. Paul hopes that the experience will frighten the young criminals away from breaking the law again.

In 1959, in the prison of Santo Stefano, located on an Italian island, Bruno D'Assisi, the just arrived new director, tries to make is best to improve prisoners' life conditions, with the help of some of the prison guards. Witness of his efforts is Antonio, the twelve years old son of Bruno who develops a deep friendship with Nicola, a lifer Bruno trusts very much. But after just one year the situation becomes more and more complicated, and when Bruno comes back on the island after a shot vacation, finds things have radically changed, becoming even worst of the ones he originally found when he arrived at Santo Stefano the first time. He's also considered responsible when Nicola escapes from the prison