Solitary (2016)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Solitary
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Australia | — | YouTube | YouTube |
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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. Solitary is a Documentary, Crime movie, released on 2016-04-16, runtime 81 minutes.
Is Solitary worth watching?
TMDB users rate Solitary 7.1 out of 10 from 19 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Solitary?
In the United States, Solitary streams on HBO Max. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kristi Jacobson
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