Former gangster James "Animal" Allen, serving a life sentence at Folsom Prison, is transferred to Susanville Prison after a racial riot breaks out. Animal discovers his son James Jr. is framed for murder and the real culprit is a prisoner. He's blackmailed into returning to his violent past to save his son, while his reformed son Darius works to clear James Jr.'s name with the help of his lawyer.

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A father's unwavering devotion to his child leads him to sacrifice his own freedom, serving a life sentence in Folsom prison after taking the blame for his son's mistakes.