Solitary (2016)

Inside Red Onion State Prison

Solitary (2016) poster

There are 100,000 US citizens in solitary confinement across the country, a staggering number prompting comment from both President Obama and the Pope. Situated in rural Virginia, 300 miles from any urban center, Red Onion State Prison is one of over 40 supermax prisons across the US built to hold prisoners in eight-by-ten-foot cells for 23 hours a day. Filmed over the course of one year, this eye-opening film braids stark prison imagery, stories from correction officers, and intimate reflections from the men who are locked up in isolation. The inmates share the paths that led them to prison and their daily struggles to maintain their sanity.

Director: Kristi Jacobson
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date:
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

prison, solitary confinement, woman director

More Films by Director: Kristi Jacobson
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solitary about?
There are 100,000 US citizens in solitary confinement across the country, a staggering number prompting comment from both President Obama and the Pope. Situated in rural Virginia, 300 miles from any urban center, Red Onion State Prison is one of over 40 supermax prisons across the US built to hold prisoners in eight-by-ten-foot cells for 23 hours a day. Filmed over the course of one year, this eye-opening film braids stark prison imagery, stories from correction officers, and intimate reflections from the men who are locked up in isolation. The inmates share the paths that led them to prison and their daily struggles to maintain their sanity.
Who directed Solitary?
Solitary was directed by Kristi Jacobson.
How long is Solitary?
Solitary has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Solitary?
Solitary is a Documentary, Crime film.
Where was Solitary produced?
Solitary was produced in United States of America.