Watch A Man React To The Modern World After 44 Years In Prison

Otis Johnson went to prison when he was 25 years old. He was released at the age of 69.

Otis Johnson entered prison at the age of 25. When he was released 44 years later, at the age of 69, the world outside was quite different from the one he knew before.

According to Al Jazeera, when Otis was released in 2014, he was given an ID, documents outlining his criminal case history, $40, and two bus tickets.

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Otis says he spent 44 years in prison for the attempted murder and assault of a police officer.

Otis says he spent 44 years in prison for the attempted murder and assault of a police officer.

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After serving his time, re-entry into modern society was a challenge.

After serving his time, re-entry into modern society was a challenge.

Al Jazeera English / Via youtube.com

Otis marveled at the technology all around him.

Otis marveled at the technology all around him.

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