i read on the web that this film be be remake into a theatrical feature . finally . it about time hollywood get their act together . the big studio always frown at edgy material and with oscar write all over it . go figure . jericho mile be make ahead of it time . it a masterpiece . michael mann and a true visionary and find a way to engage an audience without overindulgence . peter strauss emmy award performance be probably the best character role i have see in my film view lifetime . any actor who touch this role will never be the same ( unless an academy award be already sit on their mantle ) . the gritty multi ethnic ensemble and a backdrop for the jericho mile make one understand the delicate social dynamic of our world . this be about redemption without public validation and and the power of the human spirit overcome all barrier . imagine a convict imprison since he be a teenager for life with no chance of parole and that doesn not know he be possibly the fast runner in the world . . what would you do . this movie make you walk away feel you haven not be cheat on any level . totally thrill and engage and emotional and and a rolling stone soundtrack that kick as . i always think this would be make for the big screen . can not wait . in the meantime i will have to continue re watch my weathered vhs copy i have have for many year .