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Plot. Short Eyes is set in an unnamed prison in New York City, whose inmates are predominantly African American or Puerto Rican. One day, Clark Davis, a young, middle-class white man accused of raping a young girl, arrives on remand. His fellow prisoners immediately turn on him— child rapists are considered the lowest form of prison life ...
Jul 20, 1979 · Short Eyes is a 1977 movie based on a play by Miguel Pinero, starring Bruce Davison as a child molester in New York City's Tombs prison. The film depicts the violence, racism and corruption in the prison system, as well as the inmates' reactions to the accused crime.
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Plot summary. The play is set in an unnamed House of Detention in New York City, the inmates of which are predominantly black or Latino. One day, a new prisoner is brought in: Clark Davis, a young, middle-class white man accused of raping a young girl.
Feb 15, 2021 · 15.1K subscribers. Subscribed. 239. 13K views 3 years ago. Convicts try to stay alive in a brutal prison where certain fellow inmates violate nearly every known rule of decency. Initial release:...
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May 3, 2011 · 198. 44K views 12 years ago. Short Eyes is a 1977 American film adaptation of the Miguel Piñero play of the same title, directed by Robert M. Young. In it, a young man who is charged with child...
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Sep 5, 2023 · Short Eyes is a play by Miguel Piñero about a group of prisoners who plan to kill a pedophile named Clark Davis. The play explores themes of justice, identity, and existentialism through multiple levels of interpretation and symbolism.
Apr 11, 2024 · Short Eyes is a 1977 American film adaptation of Miguel Piñero 's play of the same title, directed by Robert M. Young. [1] . It was filmed in the Manhattan House of Detention for Men, otherwise known as The Tombs . Contents. Plot. Cast. Music. References. External links.
