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Prison System Racial Justice

Tyrrell Muhammad

20174 minPGnews

Tyrrell Muhammad recounts his 27 years in prison, detailing racism and abuse he faced.

Prison System Racial Justice

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Channel: The New Yorker

Tyrrell Muhammad

2017• 4 minPG

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Tyrrell Muhammad recounts his 27 years in prison, detailing racism and abuse he faced.

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Tyrrell Muhammad recounts his nearly 27 years of incarceration, including seven years spent in solitary confinement, where he struggles to maintain his sanity. He shares his negative experiences with correctional officers, highlighting issues of racism and physical abuse. Directed by Jenny Carchman, this documentary is part of 'We Are Witnesses': A Portrait of Crime and Punishment in America, which sheds light on the harsh realities faced by individuals in the prison system.

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