Escape at Dannemora

This 9x Emmy nominated true crime story is based on the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape in upstate NY. The escape has already inspired a documentary, a movie, and this limited series on Showtime.

The name Dannemora was established in the 13th century by Swedish settlers from the mining town in Uppsala County who migrated to NY.

This twisted love story is quite an authentic portrait of the notorious escape since it is shot at a real location. The script is based on the general inspector's report outlining the details of the breakout also most of the individuals in prison are actual prison workers.

The limited series with 7 eps is brilliantly directed by Ben Stiller. It has a great production value and great performances by the outstanding cast: Benicio Del Toro (Sicario), Paul Dano (Prisoners) who by the way gained 10 kg of muscle for this role, supported by Patricia Arquette (Severance), and David Morse (The Green Mile).

It took almost a month of a manhunt for the two killers to be captured and it cost nearly 23 million dollars for the authorities to catch the most wanted inmates from the largest prison break in NYC.

It's a fun watch!