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Shocking HBO Documentary Unveils Alabama's Prison Crisis

10/10/2025

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HBO's documentary The Alabama Solution premieres October 10, exposing realities of Alabama's prison system.
Directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, the six-year investigation began in 2019.
Inmates used contraband cell phones to document violence, poor living conditions, and Steven Davis's death.
It premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January 2025 and will stream on HBO Max.

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HBO's documentary The Alabama Solution premieres October 10, exposing realities of Alabama's prison system.
Directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, the six-year investigation began in 2019.
Inmates used contraband cell phones to document violence, poor living conditions, and Steven Davis's death.
It premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January 2025 and will stream on HBO Max.