Alabama’s Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women is the focus of Even Owens’ film, “Tutwiler.” The film is based on true events and sheds light on the rampant sexual and physical abuse the female inmates of Tutwiler endured. The prison was under federal investigation for ongoing cases of sexual misconduct among staff members. In addition to at least thirty cases of employee-on-inmate sex crimes, the prison was understaffed and overpopulated. Recently, Governor Robert Bentley announced the closure of the prison. Alabama has finally taken a step in the right direction to reform our prison system.
In August 2015, the sixteen-minute film premiered at Carver Theatre in Birmingham and since then has been shown at the Atlanta Independent Film Festival. Owens is a Shelby County native and stars in the film herself. We are excited to show “Tutwiler” at the Mane Room, Friday March 4th and we hope to see you there! Come out and experience the talent that exists in our own state.
In August 2015, the sixteen-minute film premiered at Carver Theatre in Birmingham and since then has been shown at the Atlanta Independent Film Festival. Owens is a Shelby County native and stars in the film herself. We are excited to show “Tutwiler” at the Mane Room, Friday March 4th and we hope to see you there! Come out and experience the talent that exists in our own state.
RSS Feed
