Huntsvillians Show Up in Force to a Film Documenting Inhumane Conditions Inside Alabama Prisons
More than 100 community members were silent as they watched the HBO documentary The Alabama Solution screening, which was sponsored by United Women of Color and Alabama Arise on Saturday, Oct 18, at Shenanigans in Huntsville. Panelists shared their stories after the viewing and answered questions from the audience. This documentary is available now on HBO MAX and at these local upcoming screenings:
Friday, Nov. 7, in Huntsville at Calvary Hills Community Center at 6 p.m.
Sat, Nov 22, in Huntsville at Progressive Union MB Church at 11:00 a.m. Register HERE.
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On the panel: (From Left to Right) Clara Burks, sister of Melvin Ray; Ann Ray, mother of Melvin Ray; Julie Sledd Godwin, UWOC board member & longtime friend and advocate of Raoul Poole; Nikki Davenport, partner of Rober Earl "Kinetic Justice" Council; Beth Shelburne, co-producer of The Alabama Solution; Stacy George, retired prison guard, featured in the film; Danny Dandridge, formerly incarcerated individual, featured in the film; and Emcee Tam Glover, Alabama Arise Regional Organizer & UWOC board member
A display showed all of the shanks confiscated in one day at Limestone Correctional Facility.
