A “Game” About Bail Teaches You About the Horrors of Bail




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Summary: Bail, either in the form of money or property, is used to ensure the suspect of a crime returns for their day in court. You may not think simply paying bail is a life-changing incident, but according to a mini game made by documentary film organization Brave New Films, paying (or not paying) bail can significantly impact a person’s life, and not for the better. Brave New Films’ game, The Bail Trap, is stylized as an 8-bit, choose your own adventure game.