History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman

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History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman — Season 1, Episode 8: Assassin's Flight

Documentary43 min2 seasons, 16 episodes5.7/10

Episode synopsis

James Earl Ray, confessed killer of MLK, was a notorious escape artist. His most audacious escape involved manufacturing a ladder made of plumbing pipe and going over the wall of the Brushy Mountain State Prison.

About History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman

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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