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Documentary Exposes Alabama Prison Abuses and Dehumanization

3/14/2026

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The Alabama Solution, directed by Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki, exposes systemic abuses in Alabama's state prisons following inmate Steven Davis's death.
The film critiques inmate dehumanization and policy accountability.
It shows propaganda obscuring the reality of prison labor, often likened to slavery.
Streaming on HBO Max in the United States, the documentary features inmate firsthand accounts to raise awareness and inspire change.

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Story summary

The Alabama Solution, directed by Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki, exposes systemic abuses in Alabama's state prisons following inmate Steven Davis's death.
The film critiques inmate dehumanization and policy accountability.
It shows propaganda obscuring the reality of prison labor, often likened to slavery.
Streaming on HBO Max in the United States, the documentary features inmate firsthand accounts to raise awareness and inspire change.