Based on the true story of Quawntay “Bosco” Adams. Sentenced to 35 years for attempted possession of marijuana, Adams miraculously escaped from a Federal maximum-security prison while under 24-hour surveillance in solitary confinement with the help of an older woman he met through a lonely-hearts ad.
Acting
Aubrey Joseph carries desperation and hope in equal measure.
Direction
Pino makes solitary confinement claustrophobically vivid.
Director
Nicholas Manuel Pino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Bosco Adams was recaptured after 35 days of freedom; the film compresses and dramatizes his post-escape timeline significantly.
The case exemplifies the 'War on Drugs' era's draconian sentencing, with Adams receiving more time than many violent offenders—a disparity the film quietly indicts.
US
