"The Alabama Solution" - Screening & Call to Action for Justice Reform
Overview
This powerful HBO documentary is a groundbreaking film that uses footage shot by incarcerated men to expose the humanitarian crisis within Alabama's prison system, addressing systemic issues including violence, overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and lack of accountability that have led to over 1,380 deaths in state custody since 2019.
Event Program:
- Welcome
- Full documentary screening (1 hour, 54 minutes)
- Call to action
Why Attend: This is more than a film screening—it's an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about criminal justice reform, human dignity, and systemic accountability in our community. The evening will conclude with a call to action.
About The Film
In 2019, filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman (HBO’s The Jinx) visited an Alabama prison, where, off camera, incarcerated men whispered a message: terrible things are going on and being kept secret. This reveal sparked an immersive six-year investigation to discover the reality behind one of the nation’s deadliest prison systems. With unprecedented access and video shot on contraband cell phones, the directors learn of a suspicious and violent death, which wasn’t an isolated incident – and that the official version appears far from the truth. A shocking story of brutality, corruption, and a system in collapse, The Alabama Solution shines a light on the inmates fighting for their survival who, against all odds, embark on a powerful campaign of resistance.
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Location
Crescent Theater
208 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36602
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