Division 19

Division 19 is a 2017 science fiction thriller directed by S.A. Halewood, starring Alison Doody, Linus Roache, and Lotte Verbeek. The film takes place in the near future where prisons have become a profitable and high-tech business. In this dystopian world, a character named Hardin Jones (Jamie Draven) is unjustly incarcerated in a maximum-security prison that is owned by a corporation called "Division 19."

Hardin Jones' fate becomes the subject of a popular reality TV show named "Deathstream," in which paid subscribers vote on the fate of the inmates. The prisoners are given a chance to appeal to the public, but only a select few are chosen to participate in the appeal process, creating even more tension among the inmates.

Enter Braddock (Linus Roache), Division 19's CEO, and the mastermind behind the prison's artificial intelligence system known as Gunther. He manipulates the public's perception of Hardin Jones to make him appear as a dangerous criminal.

On the outside, a reformist activist named "Charlie" (Lotte Verbeek) attempts to bring down Division 19, using unconventional methods to break into the prison's computer system, and free Hardin. As the story unfolds, Braddock's plans for ultimate control of the public, Gunther's insidious nature, and Charlie's fight to free Hardin from the unyielding control of Division 19, collide in a suspenseful and thrilling conclusion.

Division 19 is an original, and creatively imaginative film, depicting the future of incarceration and how technology can control the masses. The acting is superb, creating an atmosphere that is realistic and believable. The performances of the main actors provide tension and depth, engaging the audience throughout the story.

Overall, Division 19 is a gripping, thought-provoking film with a futuristic twist that touches upon the interdependency of technology and power, while delivering a satisfying experience for filmgoers.