The Hunt for the Texas 7

6.5 2008 | 50 min

Called the most audacious prison escape in US history, The Texas 7 is the story of seven violent criminals who had nothing left to lose. They launched a cunning plan to escape, but their ferocity and violence ultimately lead to their downfall. Filmed on death row in Texas – and with exclusive access and interviews with eyewitnesses and surviving gang members, this feature documentary is about the dramatic escape and six week manhunt which gripped America.