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Inmates Expose Horrors of Alabama Prison System Through Smuggled Phones
25 Oct
Summary
- Powerful documentary from The Jinx team
- Inmates use smuggled phones to reveal issues like overcrowding, understaffing
- Brutal death of inmate Steven Davis and family's quest for answers
On October 25th, 2025, a riveting new documentary titled "The Alabama Solution" premiered on HBO Max, shedding light on the harrowing conditions within the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). The film, which has a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, comes from the team behind the acclaimed docuseries "The Jinx."
Through the lens of inmates' own smuggled-in cell phones, "The Alabama Solution" provides a raw, unflinching look at the myriad issues plaguing the state's prison system. From overcrowded and understaffed facilities to the tragic death of inmate Steven Davis, the documentary exposes the dire living standards and the state's unwillingness to address the concerns of prisoners and their families.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the film empowers inmates to tell their stories in their own voices, showcasing moments where they take matters into their own hands to voice their grievances about the inhumane treatment they face. While these are convicted criminals, the documentary emphasizes their humanity, making a strong case for the importance of documentaries in today's society.
As the year 2025 draws to a close, "The Alabama Solution" is poised to be one of the best documentaries of the year, if not the decade, for its ability to expose buried truths and provide a voice for the voiceless.
