The Second Life of Freddie Nole

"A ride from prison becomes a road to second chances."

2026 0h 21m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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When Freddie Nole drives to meet a man walking out of prison, he’s not just offering a ride, he’s offering hope, dignity, and a path to permanent freedom. As this vérité road trip unfolds, we come to learn the remarkable story behind Freddie’s mission, a staggering mistake that cost him 50 years of freedom but ultimately brings him right back to the prison door.

“A ride from prison becomes a road to second chances.”

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Cast

Freddie Nole
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dana Nachman
Writers: Dana Nachman
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 21-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dana Nachman, shot by Don Hardy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kurt Kuenne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A ride from prison becomes a road to second chances.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39386167 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Dana Nachman directs. Don Hardy behind the camera. Kurt Kuenne cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 21-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Dana Nachman, shot by Don Hardy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Kurt Kuenne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Marketing tagline: "A ride from prison becomes a road to second chances.".
7IMDB entry: tt39386167 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 11 themes, including "prison", "freedom", "redemption", "road trip".