Over 100,000 people in the United States are held in solitary confinement, facing extreme isolation in supermax prisons like Red Onion State Prison.
“Inside Red Onion State Prison”
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Over 100,000 people in the United States are held in solitary confinement, facing extreme isolation in supermax prisons like Red Onion State Prison.
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Synopsis
Randall Via serves time at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia, a supermax facility that confines inmates in eight-by-ten-foot cells for 23 hours each day. The documentary details the effects of solitary confinement on inmates and prison staff. It captures challenges faced by inmates as they cope with extreme isolation. The film runs for 81 minutes and has drawn attention, including comments from President Obama and the Pope regarding prison reform.
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Why Watch
- Meet Randall Via and hear his unique perspective.
- See the realities of solitary confinement in Virginia.
- Find out about life inside a supermax prison.
Did You Know
- Randall Via hosts The Red Onion Randy Podcast from prison.
- The documentary was directed by Kristi Jacobson.
- Red Onion State Prison is classified as a supermax prison.
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What is the focus of the documentary Solitary?
Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison focuses on the use and effects of solitary confinement at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia.
Who is Randall Via?
Randall Via is an inmate featured in the documentary who later became known for hosting The Red Onion Randy Podcast from within the Virginia Department of Corrections.
Who directed the documentary Solitary?
The documentary was directed by Kristi Jacobson.
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