Two judges were found guilty of accepting kickbacks in exchange for sending thousands of juveniles to detention centers when probation or a lesser penalty would have been appropriate.

Unlike Conahan, former judge Mark Ciavarella did not accept a plea agreement and completely denied allegations of his involvement in the kids-for-cash scam.

Interviewees include Mark Ciavarella, Michael Conahan, Justin Bodnar, Hillary Transue, Amanda Lorah, Sandy Fonzo, Charlie Balasavage, and Terrie Morgan-Besecker.

[4] Ronnie Scheib of Variety wrote: "The film represents a scathing critique of America’s juvenile justice system, the privatization of penal institutions, and the whole notion of "zero tolerance.

""[5] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter called it "A real-life thriller that rivals the most dramatic fiction in terms of emotional impact.