

History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman
2021-11-09 · 43 min / episode · ★ 5.8
Morgan Freeman explores real-life prison breaks that have captured the attention of the public, showcasing an up close and personal view of what the prisoners are faced with in executing their break outs.
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