Sometimes change can only come from the inside.
Set entirely inside Folsom Prison, The Work follows three men during four days of intensive group therapy with convicts, revealing an intimate and powerful portrait of authentic human transformation that transcends what we think of as rehabilitation.
The Work (2017) is a documentary film directed by Jairus McLeary, released on March 11, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
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Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 41 ratings.
This is a must-watch documentary that depicts the profound, hidden wounds that repressed pain, guilt and grief can carve into the hearts of men. And, in doing, this film illustrates some seriously scary realities. How men construct an impenetrable facade to guard their pain and vulnerability from others (and from themselves). How powerful, murderous impulses can hide in the most unassuming of people. And, most of…
Reviewed on April 6, 2026
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The Work was released on March 11, 2017 and runs for 1h 30m.
The Work (2017) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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