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In the crucible of Harbor State Prison, a new era of reform is dawning. The state government, driven by an ambitious project, appoints an academic psychologist, known simply as Doc, to a six-month trial position. His mission? To evaluate the mental acuity and skill aptitude of the prisoners, constructing a bridge between their current life behind bars and a potential future on the straight and narrow. The stakes are high - the success or failure of this project will determine the course of prison reform in the state.
Untouched by the hard edges of prison life, Doc enters this world with a naive optimism, despite the Warden's belief that his efforts are doomed to fail. The prisoners, the Warden predicts, will see Doc as a snitch, a tool used against them. Yet, Doc remains steadfast, committed to the integrity of the project and the confidentiality of his subjects.
However, Doc quickly finds himself in an unexpected predicament - he must recruit his own staff from the very prison population he's studying. To do so, he must first gain the approval of Punch Pinero, a man who wields power over his fellow inmates with violence and fear, his reputation stained with murder and tax fraud.
Over time, six convicts step forward, offering their services to Doc for a myriad of personal reasons, some cloaked in darkness and deceit. Their crimes range from the desperate actions of a love-struck alcoholic to the chilling thrill-seeking of a psychopathic killer. Among them, James T. Connie, a manipulative safe-cracker, emerges as Doc's unofficial deputy.
In this pressure cooker of personalities, Doc must grapple with a multitude of challenges. He must gain the trust of this motley crew, leveraging their loyalty to reach the rest of the prison population. He must manage the conflicting dynamics among the six, some of whom have dangerous ulterior motives. As the line between his role as a psychologist and his survival within prison walls blurs, Doc navigates this treacherous terrain. The question lingers - can he trust these six convicts? And what, exactly, do they stand to gain? The answers to these questions hold the key to the fate of prison reform and Doc's own survival.
Where to watch My Six Convicts?
My Six Convicts is a comedy movie featuring Millard Mitchell.
My Six Convicts is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.