Scared Straight, the 1978 Oscar-winning documentary in which hardened prisoners lectured and often berated at-risk teens to keep them out of trouble with the law, will be resurrected as an A&E television program. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the cable network has ordered four one-hour specials of Beyond Scared Straight that will air in winter 2011.
Aug 6
2010
07:08 AM ET
A&E nabs 'Scared Straight' sequel
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Starring – LINDSAY LOHAN as the at risk teen………
“Scared Straight” should also involve those parents who may have been vesting time in creating these teens.
Co-starring – Michael Lohan as the concerned parent…..