Synopsis
The story of America’s criminal past, seen in colour for the first time using rare archive.
- Programme: Ameireaga air Film/America in Colour
- Episode: 6
- Channel: BBC Alba
- Broadcast year: 2018
- History | Crime & Punishment Through History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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