'The Alabama Solution' Film Screening
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Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up.
In 2019, filmmakers visit an Alabama prison to film a revival meeting. Off camera, incarcerated men whisper a message: terrible things are going on here that are being kept secret from the public. This sparks an immersive 6-year investigation to discover the reality behind the walls ofwhat the film calls "the nation’s deadliest prison system."
With unprecedented direct access, the filmmakers learn from incarcerated men about a suspicious and violent death. The story unfolds in real time, revealing it isn’t an isolated incident, and that the official version appears far from the truth. What follows is a shocking story of brutality, corruption, and a system in collapse. As the men fight for their own survival, they embark on a campaign of resistance, against all odds.
Join is for for a screening of the Oscar-nominated new documentary Alabama Solution, followed by a Q&A with director and producer Andrew Jarecki
This program is in-person only. If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.
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Film image courtesy HBO; speaker photo courtesy of the speaker.
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Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
Taube Family Auditorium
110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Andrew Jarecki
Director and producer, The Alabama Solution; Creator, "The Jinx" (HBO) and Capturing the Friedmans
Moderator TBA
5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in
6–8:25 p.m. film screening & discussion
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
Members receive 30–50 percent discounts (not a member? Join)
In-person:
$20
Free for Leadership Circle members and students
