Shackles

Struggling to get his life back on track and reconnect with his ex-wife, a disgraced teacher takes a job instructing inmates at New York's Riker's Island Prison. While using rap music as a means to teach his students the value of poetry, he befriends a young prisoner. Together, the men help each other find redemption in an unforgiving world. Outstanding drama stars D.L. Hughley, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Daniel Louis Rivas. 115 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French; deleted scenes; audio commentary.