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They Call Us Monsters Introduction The documentary "They Call Us Monsters," which follows the lives of several young people who are facing lengthy prison sentences, presents a nuanced look at youth incarceration. This documentary is set inside Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles County, which accommodates minors being tried as adults. During the film, Gabriel Cowan, a filmmaker who focuses on helping young people express themselves through storytelling, leads the boys in a screenwriting workshop. In addition to serving decades in prison, Juan, Jared, and Antonio in this film, are juvenile offenders. Ultimately, they are adolescents who made mistakes, as illustrated in the film. As far as the heinous crimes of these teenagers are concerned, the question remains whether they should be given another chance at life. The purpose of this study is to clearly dawn on the potential circumstances that could have changed the results of these young lives by analyzing specific cases from the film. Furthermore, it explores academic studies to investigate the causes of teenage crime and to recommend methods supported by evidence that society may have followed to avoid the tragic events described in the documentary. Through careful examination of these factors, the researcher develops a complete knowledge of youth incarceration and locates intervention opportunities that can improve the lives of at-risk youth.