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sent back to jail for life. Miklo’s personality changes from the beginning of the movie to the end as the movie progresses. As Miklo faces and racism and differential attitude from others because of the way he looks on the outside while trying his best to get accepted by others. The director and producer did a well job but showing the racism in each ethnicity making sure California had such a problem. Even with the movie being about 4 hours it has a very interesting plot as it is full of action and is based on real life situations that the Producer of the film experienced himself. I wouldn't change anything if had a chance to because the movie was directed to perfection. The camera angles the director used was great they knew exactly where

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