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Image for post titled New podcast explores life at Washington State Penitentiary

New podcast explores life at Washington State Penitentiary

By JLUSA

December 12, 2025

The show focuses on the experience of being incarcerated. Three of the hosts are currently at Washington State Penitentiary, two were formerly there.
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When Reality TV Uses Incarcerated People as a Plot Device, Real People Pay the Price

By David Lund

December 5, 2025

“By invoking a nameless, faceless ‘incarcerated person’ ... [Kim Kardashian] taps into the most damaging stereotype in the book ...”
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New collection of American prison writing showcases 50 years of incarcerated people’s voices fighting for their own humanity

By JLUSA

November 28, 2025

For 50 years, people in prison have been writing to expose the lies, shore up their own humanity, build community and imagine a better society ...”
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Paul Rothschild announces the release of the “Movement Mix-Tape Volume 1”

By JLUSA

November 24, 2025

Paul Rothschild (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) writes, “The Movement Mix-tape Volume I is live on 23 streaming platforms and stores!”
Image for post titled <em>Sing Sing</em> star Clarence Maclin becomes Executive Producer on <em>The Breakthrough Group</em> short documentary

Sing Sing star Clarence Maclin becomes Executive Producer on The Breakthrough Group short documentary

By JLUSA

November 21, 2025

Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, who earned an Oscar nomination for the Sing Sing screenplay, has boarded this new documentary short.
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Jelly Roll announces plan to build rehab facility on his 100-acre property in Tennessee

By JLUSA

November 7, 2025

“This isn’t just about building a facility — Jelly Roll wants to create a transformational experience for people in their darkest moments.”
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The Alabama Solution documentary on HBO Max exposes the appalling abuses inside the Alabama prison system

By JLUSA

October 17, 2025

The Alabama Solution is a stunning new documentary, made over the course of six years, on the Alabama department of corrections (ADOC).
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Being Beloved Podcast features formerly incarcerated women’s stories

By JLUSA

October 10, 2025

Taking three years to complete, the Being Beloved podcast opens its audience to an often ignored population: formerly incarcerated women.
Image for post titled Lil Nas X says his arrest and incarceration was “terrifying”—his father explains what happened

Lil Nas X says his arrest and incarceration was “terrifying”—his father explains what happened

By JLUSA

October 3, 2025

Lil Nas X’s father has spoken out after his son’s recent arrest: “Sometimes God will take you through your worst moment to give you your best moment.”
Image for post titled Formerly incarcerated film festival founder hopes second annual event will cause attendees to experience “narrative shift”

Formerly incarcerated film festival founder hopes second annual event will cause attendees to experience “narrative shift”

By JLUSA

September 26, 2025

The Inthrive Film Festival is an annual, non-profit event started in 2024 by David Smith following his release from prison.
Image for post titled After 40 years in prison, Philadelphia couple release “A New Voice” documentary about returning citizens

After 40 years in prison, Philadelphia couple release “A New Voice” documentary about returning citizens

By JLUSA

August 29, 2025

After spending 40 years in incarceration, Philadelphia couple Mike and Debbie Davis are turning their lives around as filmmakers.
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Fox and Rob return to the screen with new Time II: Unfinished Business documentary

By JLUSA

August 22, 2025

In this touching next chapter of their saga, the film plunges us headfirst into the aftermath of Rob’s release from Angola after 21 grueling years.
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Doug Smith on his new book The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell

By JLUSA

August 20, 2025

Doug Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) has a new book entitled The Path of Rocks & Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell.
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“Songs from the Hole” one of the best new things to watch on streaming this week

By JLUSA

August 15, 2025

Songs From the Hole focuses on JJ’88, who says he’s been “thinking about freedom since the day I got locked up when I was 15.”
Image for post titled <em>Chain-Gang All-Stars</em> awarded second annual Inside Literary Prize, judged by currently incarcerated people

Chain-Gang All-Stars awarded second annual Inside Literary Prize, judged by currently incarcerated people

By JLUSA

August 1, 2025

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s Chain-Gang All-Stars was recently awarded the second annual Inside Literary Prize.
Image for post titled Shaka Senghor shares his story on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast

Shaka Senghor shares his story on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast

By JLUSA

July 30, 2025

According to Newsweek, Joe Rogan “received backlash online” for featuring formerly incarcerated author Shaka Senghor on his podcast recently.