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Escape at Dannemora

Escape at Dannemora

Description: The small sleepy town of Dannemora is home to the Clinton Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison. Two inmates, Richard Matt and David Sweat become entangled in the life of a married female prison employee in the summer of 2015. Tilly Mitchell, an employee at Clinton Correctional Facility becomes romantically entangled with both convicts and aids in their escape from the facility. Emmy winner Ben Stiller executive produces and directs all episodes.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2018
Number of episodes: 7
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television, MORE
Director: Ben Stiller
Network: SHOWTIME
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
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