The story of three men, Robert King, Herman Wallace, and Albert Woodfox, who spent over 40 years in solitary confinement after being wrongly convicted of murdering a prison guard in 1972. Despite no physical evidence and biased witnesses, they were targeted for being Black Panther party members. The film explores their fight against injustice and inhumane treatment, ultimately leading to Albert's release in 2016 after 43 years in solitary confinement.
Cruel and Unusual
The documentary "Cruel and Unusual" delves into the shocking tales of three men who have languished in solitary confinement at Angola State Penitentiary, Louisiana, for decades, convicted of the 1972 murder of a prison guard.