Prison Women

Prison Women (2011)

EndedDocumentary showDrama, Crime

More women than ever are working as guards in the toughest prisons in the U.S. Prison Women brings cameras inside some of those facilities and, combined with interviews with female correctional officers, viewers witness firsthand the danger and mind games involved in this job.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Jailhouse Justiceaoût 1, 2011
S01E02County Jailfévr. 13, 2011
S01E01Females on Guardfévr. 13, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Prison Women premiere?

Prison Women premiered on April 5, 2011.

What is the premise of Prison Women?

Prison Women is a docuseries that explores the lives of female inmates in various American prisons.

How many episodes were produced in the first season of Prison Women?

The first season of Prison Women had six episodes.

Which prisons were featured in the first season of Prison Women?

The first season of Prison Women featured the Ohio Reformatory for Women, the Western Massachusetts Regional Women's Correctional Center, and the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women.

What kinds of crimes did the women in Prison Women commit?

Prison Women featured women who had committed a wide range of crimes, including drug-related offenses, robbery, assault, and murder.

How are the women portrayed in Prison Women?

Prison Women portrays the women as complex individuals who have made mistakes but are still human beings deserving of empathy and understanding.

Did the first season of Prison Women receive any awards?

Prison Women did not receive any major awards for its first season.

Who narrated the first season of Prison Women?

Actress Lisa Ling narrated the first season of Prison Women.

Was the first season of Prison Women controversial?

The first season of Prison Women generated some controversy due to its graphic depiction of the lives of female inmates and the crimes they committed.

Did any of the women featured in Prison Women achieve redemption or rehabilitation?

Several of the women featured in Prison Women expressed a desire to turn their lives around and seek rehabilitation.

How did viewers and critics react to Prison Women?

Viewer and critical reactions to Prison Women were mixed, with some praising its humanizing approach to the incarcerated women and others criticizing it for potentially glorifying criminal behavior.

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