I went through this program in the late 80's and that brother rabb Ali kann was the most scarest and I vowed to never end up in prison because brother Ali changed my life
I met Ali. I was bangin his daughter in 1990.. after a few years I saw him in the local jail and then hanging on the corner in Newark New Jersey looking like a crack feind.. hope he got himself together by now
Those adults turned back into kids right away the second they heard his voice. Granted they're happy to see him, but part of them still remembers how scary he was back then.
"Im here for murder, kidnapping, robbery, armed robbery, conspiricy, Breaking a dude's jaw and breaking her fuckin woman's BOTH her goddamn arms" -Ali, 1978
That's definitely a blessing. Back then you had a chance to come out of prison even if you committed murder. I'm sure his attitude and demeanor was on a different level and THAT earned him respect from the other inmates. Nowadays if you take a life, you're doing life. There's NO chance of coming out a free man.
I grew up in the system starting at 14 up to 18. I'm 38 now. I remember these days, being young, watching these tapes played by the staff. Lean on me was the next tape in. The feel of that institutional paint on the cinder block walls. It was weird to watch a movie about a guy who could literally be in the same room or next with me. Like I was already there he just hadn't walked in the room with me yet. Ay the same time I'm being showed this movie about how I wasn't supposed to mess up or end up with him. Just made me feel just a little more afraid. Like I needed that. Luckily things worked out for the most part. Couple good people who cared and showed me caring for others would be my redemption from my inherent self. Hard to do bad things when your constantly helping other. Army medic, Fire dept then eventually a Nurse. Things are going alright but at any moment I'm ready. It never leaves. I just have to keep doing good
I wonder if them 2 guys who walked in the building with Ali was his bodyguards because I know the word was going around the streets about him being released from prison and some people wanted to kill him out in society for hurting someone's relativ and killing they're loved one.
airplanebuilderman I just checked the New Jersey Department of Corrections website. He’s been paroled. Which means he’s walking the streets free. Pretty scary thought !
Because the prisoner actually cared about their future and wanted to do it where as the prisoners in the modern version pretty much did it just to scare them just because and not because they cared.
Very rarely does "life" actually mean life. After a while, you get a chance to get in front of the parole board. If they think you're still going to be a menace to society and still commit crimes, then they keep you locked up. You get another chance in front of the parole board some years later and they can keep denying your release until you die. However, if they feel you've learned your lesson and you won't be a criminal when you get out, they could release you. My guess is the parole board was happy with Ali's progress and has shown remorse for his crimes and were happy with his work in the Lifers group, so they released him.
Man saved their life.
One went to jail for 25 years to life Luigi bou
Real OG . You don’t see em like this no more , sheesh. Shit was really a lifestyle and movement back then
I went through this program in the late 80's and that brother rabb Ali kann was the most scarest and I vowed to never end up in prison because brother Ali changed my life
I like Ali because he's very realistic about what he says.
He looked like a badass too
I met Ali. I was bangin his daughter in 1990.. after a few years I saw him in the local jail and then hanging on the corner in Newark New Jersey looking like a crack feind.. hope he got himself together by now
Malik
@@zerne7887 He probably was.
With age comes maturity and wisdom…
He’s a wise man.
He’d be 76 today.Hope he’s still around
Probably 77 now
78
Where you guys getting this information from? I read comments saying he died this year not too long ago.
This dude was the cleanest lookin cat in there, but he was probably the worst off.
Proof that one person can make the difference. Be that one person.
He sounds the same. Awesome dude.
Those adults turned back into kids right away the second they heard his voice. Granted they're happy to see him, but part of them still remembers how scary he was back then.
I did five straight years for arm robbery. Thank you man because we are the few who actually never went back to prison
God is good.
He aight
@@tas19921 🤣
God is dead
@John Racke shut up b
great turn around
Ought to be a 40th anniversary updates.
In 2010, Angelo Speziale, the dude with the thick mustache, was convicted of a 1981 rape/murder cold case. He’s now serving 25 to Life in Rahway.
What they should do, with Beyond Scared Straight is take it back to where it all started Rahway.
@@JasonL77 He died in 2020.
@@zerne7887 Who did?
@@Vriappiopoi I thought speziale did but it was just a dude that shared the same name as him, rip
Wow from being life sentence and now he’s free lease he change for the better
"Im here for murder, kidnapping, robbery, armed robbery, conspiricy, Breaking a dude's jaw and breaking her fuckin woman's BOTH her goddamn arms"
-Ali, 1978
This man has an excellent voice.
He was as real as it got!
That's real man shit with real wisdom from hard times. I love it
GOD BLESS MR ALI.
good guy. much respect.
That's definitely a blessing. Back then you had a chance to come out of prison even if you committed murder. I'm sure his attitude and demeanor was on a different level and THAT earned him respect from the other inmates. Nowadays if you take a life, you're doing life. There's NO chance of coming out a free man.
It still does, nowadays you gotta earn parole or get your time reduced
Glad he got out. But I thought he said “I’m here from now to life.” Still got that 70’s slang.
Sometimes they gave parole on life sentences
I know @3:18
I grew up in the system starting at 14 up to 18. I'm 38 now. I remember these days, being young, watching these tapes played by the staff. Lean on me was the next tape in. The feel of that institutional paint on the cinder block walls. It was weird to watch a movie about a guy who could literally be in the same room or next with me. Like I was already there he just hadn't walked in the room with me yet. Ay the same time I'm being showed this movie about how I wasn't supposed to mess up or end up with him. Just made me feel just a little more afraid. Like I needed that. Luckily things worked out for the most part. Couple good people who cared and showed me caring for others would be my redemption from my inherent self. Hard to do bad things when your constantly helping other. Army medic, Fire dept then eventually a Nurse. Things are going alright but at any moment I'm ready. It never leaves. I just have to keep doing good
iHeard he passed away this guy scared the sh_ _ outta me in 78 glad my momma made me watch this
Wish some of those newer kids on beyond scared straight would meet this man, and see if they laugh at him lol Ali dont play around
That's the problem with the program today. There is too much protection from the guards. The kids are aware of this and abuse that by mouthing off.
If Ali is still around he should probably start a RUclips channel. Tell some stories to keep the youth out of jail/prison
I read comments stating this guy died this year in his late 70's.
Reality!
The power of time from young to old ❤❤
even convicts can make a difference. He saved their lives.
I've never heard higher education described that way. "Go to school. Get an education.. and pistol whip the shit out of it."
Brunette still shook...lol....
Bring this show back!!!
Amen and amen,lucky are the kids whom Ali's words changed them
2:06
She ready to bring Ali home
That's so great he's out of prison and doing well.
Awesome
This is inspiring
Ali scared the leaving sh*t outta that kid in them, they're scared for life in a good way.
Cool life of love
real nigga
Out of prison after murder 😂
2:14 is that angelo speziale? He murdered in 1982 but wasnt caught at this point. So fucked if that is him.
Yup, that's him, though you've probably found that out by now since your post was three years ago. lol
Is this guy alive? What’s his full name?
Well! Sometimes, a cold shower is good thing.
I wonder if them 2 guys who walked in the building with Ali was his bodyguards because I know the word was going around the streets about him being released from prison and some people wanted to kill him out in society for hurting someone's relativ and killing they're loved one.
I’m grateful I’m not in jail
What happened to his left eye?
The other convicts took it out of his skull
I thought he said “Life! And from now on.” Meaning he was never getting out.
Parole, sometimes it changes to lifers with no possibility of parole to a possibility
Super Mario is locked up
airplanebuilderman I just checked the New Jersey Department of Corrections website. He’s been paroled. Which means he’s walking the streets free. Pretty scary thought !
scott beaudry just a smidge
I wonder if he's still doing good
4:41 ay hold up…💀
Not what you think, pal
Question: why is this program considered a failure today compared to the past? Seems like everything just changed once we hit the 2000s.
Because kids are much more worse today
Because the prisoner actually cared about their future and wanted to do it where as the prisoners in the modern version pretty much did it just to scare them just because and not because they cared.
It wasn’t that bad in the 2000s it was probably late 2000s and early 2010s
how the hell Ali got out?! Ali must be snitching
He does kinda remind me of Popeye though
Popeye and Mr T 😂
This in 1999. I wonder what those kids are doing today? I know that low life Angelo went to prison for a 1982 Murder
Howd he get out if he had a life sentence?
Probably because of new prison laws that were legitimated and shortened his sentence
Very rarely does "life" actually mean life. After a while, you get a chance to get in front of the parole board. If they think you're still going to be a menace to society and still commit crimes, then they keep you locked up. You get another chance in front of the parole board some years later and they can keep denying your release until you die. However, if they feel you've learned your lesson and you won't be a criminal when you get out, they could release you. My guess is the parole board was happy with Ali's progress and has shown remorse for his crimes and were happy with his work in the Lifers group, so they released him.
Ali looks like 8-off Agallah
Glad he out
He did wrong but bless his soul
Ali had a much more positive impact on those kids lives than the worthless police could have ever.
I thought Ali was Puerto Rican back in the 70s
Ed with the bucket hat probably was though, judging from his accent
@@solarvalentine4486 Naw that's that wise guy , mafia, joe Pesci accent
If im not buggin i thinks 8-off Agallah pops can be Ali they both sound and look alike
Many puerto ricans did look like that
Nah, he just lightskin