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Lockdown (2026)
During a sudden prison lockdown, a group of incarcerated men confront the emotional weight of confinement and discover that solidarity and human connection may be the only way through the darkness.
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During a sudden prison lockdown, a group of incarcerated men confront the emotional weight of confinement and discover that solidarity and human connection may be the only way through the darkness.
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Genre:Thriller, Drama
Directed By:Michiel Oakes, Shawn Cooke, Bryce Huber, Chris Gates, Rony Celis, Megean McBride Sanchez, Vik Chopra, John Shaw
Written By:Demar Nelson, Rony Celis, Steven Edwards, Craig Jackson, Chris Gates, Matthew Bossard, Michiel Oakes, Bryce Huber, Shawn Cooke
In Theaters:4/24/2026
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Runtime:15 minutes
Studio:Bright Sun Films, Unincarcerated Productions
Cast
Michiel Oakes, Shawn Cooke, Bryce Huber, Chris Gates, Rony Celis, Megean McBride Sanchez, Vik Chopra, John Shaw
Director
Demar Nelson
Voice of Reason
Rony Celis
Hothead
Steven Edwards
Spire
Craig Jackson
Quiet Lifer
Chris Gates
Square
Brandon Keele
Beefy Inmate #1
Gata Leilua
Beefy Inmate #2
Matthew Bossard
Jeff
Don Roff
Guard
Vik Chopra
Guard
Steve Glenn
Guard
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