Crime,Drama
United States of America
Jackson County Jail is a 1976 American exploitation film directed by Michael Miller and starring Yvette Mimieux and Tommy Lee Jones. Mimieux plays Dinah Hunter, a naive young woman who sets out on a road trip from California to New York to start a new life. Along the way, she encounters a series of strange and menacing characters who taunt and harass her, culminating in a violent encounter with a group of hijackers who kidnap and sexually assault her.
The film is notable for its strong feminist themes and its graphic depiction of sexual violence, which was controversial at the time of its release. The film was also praised for its gritty, realistic portrayal of life on the road, and for its raw, uncompromising style.
Jackson County Jail has been cited as an influence on the exploitation film genre, and it remains a cult favorite among fans of independent cinema. Despite its controversial subject matter, the film has been praised for its honest portrayal of the effects of abuse and trauma on women, and for its unflinching condemnation of the patriarchal power structures that allow such violence to occur.
