Jamesy Boy

Jamesy Boy

Stay up. Never down.

NR 2014 · 109 min · ★ 6.4 · Crime, Drama, Romance

Based on the true story of teenager James Burns who goes from a suburban street gang to a maximum-security prison cell surrounded by hardened criminals. He turns his life around in prison thanks to the unexpected friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.

Directed by Trevor White · Written by Lane Shadgett

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