Why prison videos?
One of my son's friends went to prison recently for stealing a computer. He had some prior charges against him also for stealing. Then he missed the appointment with the judge and his bail bond was forfeited. He is now waiting for trial. This may take months.
The prison experience is haunting, vivid and just plain awful. Because most people have never been in a prison they have little or no fear of prison. I am sure some people, especially the younger ones, may even have a weird romantic idea of prison. I think the best way to understand what prison is like is to
Two prisoners speak up
Listen up, young people
American Pen
A documentary trailer on the American prison system and prisoners with substance abuse related crimes.
Runtime: 5:59
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The Château d'If
The prison is off the southeastern coast of France
The Château d'If is located in the
Mediterranean Sea about a mile off the the Bay of Marseille in southeastern France. People know it as one of the settings for Alexandre Dumas' adventure novel
The Count of Monte Cristo.
The château is a square, three-story building 28 m long on each side, flanked by three towers with large gun embrasures. The remainder of the island, which only measures 30,000 square meters, is heavily fortified; high ramparts with gun platforms surmount the island's cliffs.
Tourists in today's Chateau d'If .
Prison Town
P.O.V. | Prison Town USA | Preview | PBS
In the 1990s, at the height of the prison-building boom, a prison opened in rural America every 15 days. "Prison Town, USA," airing on PBS's P.O.V. series on July 24, 2007, tells the story of Susanville, one California town that tries to resuscitate its economy by building a prison — with unforeseen consequences. Weaving the stories of a laid-off mill worker turned guard, a struggling dairy owner and an inmate's family stranded in Susanville, the film illuminates the legacy of an industry that is transforming rural America. A co-production with the Independent Television Service (ITVS). Find out more about this film and other P.O.V. films at www.pbs.org/pov
Runtime: 3:56
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San Quentin
(Picture)San Quentin close up
San Quentin State Prison is located north of San Franisco on Point Quentin in Marin County, California. It opened in 1852 and it is the oldest prison in California. San Quentin held both male and female inmates until 1934 when the women's prison at Tehachapi was built.
San Quenin has its own ZIP Code, 94974. It is bordered by the water of the San Francisco Bay.
(Picture) Atascadero State Hospital in California
This is a psychiatric care prison/hospital. All types Prisoners stay up to 6
months or longer depending on their need. of criminals are housed here. The
staff promotes modern techniques for psychiatric care. Less meds, more
personal attention.
Interviews with 3 prisoners
Someone got 15 years for shoplifting!
Life: Inside - Part 1
In depth interviews with older convicts serving time behind the walls of Pelican Bay State Prison. For more videos from around California's north coast visit times-standard.com.
Runtime: 6:53
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San Quentin notable inmates
San Quentin with mountain backdrop
Notable inmates
Edward Bunker - FBI most wanted fugitive who reformed and became an author and actor. Was sentenced at age 17, the youngest inmate at the time.
Caryl Chessman - Convicted sex offender, was given the death penalty in 1948 and executed in 1960; the last man executed in the United States for a sexual offense that did not result in murder.
Barbara Graham - Convicted murder, executed on June 3, 1955. Subject of the 1958 film "I Want To Live" starring Susan Hayward who won Best Actress Oscar for the role.
Robert Alton Harris - The first person executed in San Quentin's gas chamber after the reinstitution of California's death penalty.
Charles Manson - Leader of the Manson family. Transferred to Corcoran State Prison in 1989.
Bill Sands - (born Wilber Powell Sewell) Author of My Shadow Ran Fast (1964), an autobiography and call for prison reform.
Sirhan Sirhan - Assassin of Robert F. Kennedy. Has since been transferred to Corcoran State Prison.
Mikhail Markhasev - convicted of killing Ennis Cosby, son of comedian Bill Cosby.
Charles Ng - serial killer who tortured and murdered 11 people.
Scott Peterson - convicted murderer of his pregnant wife, Laci and their unborn child, Conner.
Richard Ramirez - serial killer known as "The Night Stalker"; convicted of killing 13 people.
Life in Prison - Part 2
Life: Inside - Part 2
In depth interviews with older convicts serving time behind the walls of Pelican Bay State Prison. For more videos from around California's north coast visit times-standard.com.
Runtime: 9:16
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Alcatraz
Alcatraz became a national recreation area. It was the home of The Birdman of Alcatraz and it is also known as "The Rock".Alacatraz is now open for tours leaving near Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco. Alcatraz is not very far from the shore and the prison itself is clearly visible from the mainland. It is now a national landmark since 1986 maintained by the National Park Service.
Great Stuff on Amazon
Monster
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Discipline & Punish: The Birth of the Prison
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/25/2008)
Tempting Evil (Prison Break, Book 2)
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Hope, Healing and Forgiveness (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/25/2008)
Standard Operating Procedure
Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 07/25/2008)
Prison Poll
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Midnight Express - I'm Healthy, I'm Alive and I'm Free
The 'making of' of the movie "Midnight express" by Alan Parker starring Brad Davis, narrated by Billy Hayes.
Runtime: 7:27
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RoseanneBerry
This is a great lens 5 stars from me! Posted April 22, 2008 |
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bridgetsmalls
Thanks for the info on prisons, that must be way prison break is soo good. Posted April 03, 2008 |
