I WAS THERE FOR 16 YEARS ON D BLOCK IT WAS HELL I GOT OUT 10-13-99 AND NEVER CAME BACK THIS YEAR I WILL BE HOME 21 YEARS I DID IT CAME HOME STAYED HOME LOVE LIFE OUT HERE 💪
Totally agreed! All it takes is a few seconds making a bad choice to throw your life away. If this film makes just one kid think twice before they do wrong, then this video is worth it!
@@courtneycarnevale3736 you want me to repeat myself? It says nick abbot likes the current neoliberal trans curriculum more than this, actual useful life lessons in school. then he deleted his comment. how hard is that to understand?
I did 11 years in state prison & I thought my life was over but I put my life together & accepted Jesus Christ as my lord & savior in 2005 since then I’ve put my life together & I haven’t been in any trouble after my release in 2008. Going to prison is a life changing event. I thank the Lord for getting me through the event.
Hands down, the most realistic prison documentary I've watched. Perhaps because I did 5 years in the Pennsylvania DOC. I still remember my number. I still have nightmares. One message is very clear- commit crimes, and this place is waiting for anyone. I became a father almost 4 years ago. I can truly say that I am a good father. I succeeded. Why? Because I understand the value of very simple things..e.g. sitting outside on a nice day, climbing a tree, privacy......and I understand the importance of things like being a good citizen, holding a job, helping an old lady carry a bag, living within my means... I genuinely feel a connection to anyone who might also feel a connection to the video. God bless everyone!
Going to jail is the punishment for breaking the law, you shouldn’t be treated like an animal in jail. They should offer actual trades, learn how to budget, learn how to cook and grocery shop. They should earn a living wage and when you are done your stint in jail, your record should be wiped, you are constantly punishing someone for something they have already paid for. Why not look at the new jails in Iceland, Sweden and Norway. All this is, is a fkn slave labour
My uncle is still locked up. He use to tell my mom “I wish I never see your son in here. I see children here walking around like zombies and since they don’t have no family, they have no canteen. People committing suicide or murdering. This is hell on earth.” At that time I was still a knucklehead but now that I’m grown that shit sticks with me. He was suppose to be out like 3 years ago but somehow he’s still there. Kids…this shit is not a fuckjn game!
@TURD BURGLAR I been everywhere, Chino , CRC new folsom, jamestown, pelican bay, corcoran, delano, Waco tehachopi, LA County jail, etc... I just got out like 3yrs ago
Regret is the worst. And u have hatred for yourself for getting in that situation. U spend the rest of your life wishing u could take it back and change what happened. But u can't. U are stuck in a never-ending nightmare from hell. And u spend every moment of the rest of your life suffering over a split second decision that changed everything. I feel for these men. I know what it's like to be in my own prison of constant, neverending, regret. Which is better than being locked up in a real prison too, on top of it. Excellent doc. And I see an incredible amount of genuine remorse in these men.
Some of these men sound so angry, and complaining about the situation that they are in. I'm not 100% on board with this judicial system-- far from it, but they knew that their crime (s) carried these penalties. This is it. This IS prison. I know there are options; I know that there exists in prisons libraries, counseling, classes for advancement in education. I believe you will see the difference in inmates with an attitude of gratitude, and a reach above remorse. What is sad is that these guys got a taste of imprisonment at early ages and maybe weren't offered an alternative way. Maybe. But I sure wouldn't want to be in the wrong place when these men were in a bad mood. js There are resources, although some might not see them. But whining about where you are and the conditions with which you need to deal wane dismal compared to the sentence you gave to your victims. Our sentence, as an Innocent, is life.
I don't have to imagine it because I did 16years as an innocent man. I look at these shows because the feelings of the men speaking are my memories that won't go away. I been out 6years but not really because we are where our mind is at. This world I live in know is so different from the one I left. I lost all the males in family Dad,uncles but I'm blessed to have the females still here. I don't know,I just wish or thought it be over with. But the pains not cheap,about a year ago I was diagnosed with Heart Failure. I know it's a direct result of my false incarceration. I developed PTSD earlier on and something that the guys didn't talk about was the terrible medical symptom of the the state prisons aleast here in Texas. Also the food I was forced to eat to live for 16years played a part in it. My pin up anger rage at just everything and everyone around me for all those years made my Heart sick.
They aren't doing it to be nice. They probably got a little extra time out of their cells. At the very least, they just want to break the boredom. They aren't doing it to inspire anyone. It gives them a slight distraction in an otherwise mind numbing existence.
@@polerrodriguez8658 Yep the punishments are too severe in America. In Europe you rarely do even 20 years for the worst crimes and their societies are much less violent.
Yes and no. Some crimes like a murder with extreme cruelty or torture I don’t think you get a second chance. Because if you’re that kind of person with that mentality or capability to torture someone before you kill them or the same with children I honestly don’t think you deserve anything but prison or death. Sometimes though, as a father of two, I feel like if someone did something to harm or kill or abuse my children, I know what I would do to somebody and I Feel that’s truly the only circumstance where you should have a little bit of leeway in the sentence or parole possibility. But I do agree with you that a lot of non violent sentences are absurd in the length of time given. It doesn’t help in most cases, it’s detrimental to the suspects mentality and outlook on life.
Are u serious....so tell that to the family of a mudered son or daughter......ask them when they get they second chance...sorry i know the consequence if i commit a horrible crime...so im not going to do it...we worry about the criminals sayimg they deserve another chance but what about the victims.....😳....
@@mrblackalchemist nah people that kill and harm children don’t deserve no second chance at all it should depend on the crime, if gang member kills another gang member then maybe deserve a second chance but if you are out here harming innocent people who aren’t part of that criminal world you don’t deserve any sympathy
“Wisdom” it’s common sense lol. My heart doesn’t go out to them, majority of them killed innocent ppl. And now when they face the consequences they wanna act all sad & depressed LMAO
in most countries the average criminal makes 200-400k a year if you calculate profit from crime per year in jail. Many more make hundreds of millions per year if they are smart and commit financial crimes. "hush puppy" stole 1.7bn USD and did 4 years in a US prison, that works out to nearly 250m a year profit, and has only paid 2m USD back. Crime absolutely pays well, only top atheletes and hedge fund managers get any where near the criminals earnings. Also it costs 100k + per year in rent to keep one in there. Free food, free security, no work, free drugs, easy sex etc.
Truth and Definitely 💯 you are still in prison when a loved one is in prison alongside 😢 with you and you feel guilty just the same 😮 and it's still sad and Definitely not 🚫 the same no matter what or how you feel
Prison Sounds like a steady 9-5 job to me with no responsibilities! They want to try working 3 shifts and studying to qualify (like Police Officers and other emergency staff)
Out of all the jail and prison videos I've binged on, this is the best, most honest, and real I've ever watched. This helped me want to be more careful with what I do to avoid this as much as I can. This is so sad..
Brilliant! Poor buggers, a lot of them were only present when the crime was committed and so very young. I hope the courts look at releasing some of these men very soon!
This is what's needed...I made a terrible choice and did 25 years in VA prison off a life sentence. Trying to educate the youth since I've been home and teaching on my own youtube channel at Lessons Learned by Khalid Karim 75.
What was the choice you made, sir? Which led to you being incarcerated ? You were sentenced to life ? Where did you do that time ? In which institutions ?
I watch this documentary monthly! I keep it on my reel! What a great job getting the talking points across without all the yelling we’re used to seeing in other videos! I also like how they men tell us their charges and what led to them getting LIFE! That must be a hard wake-up daily. Thankyou for this video! It keeps me in check!
@@astf5943 its official i just subscribed to your channel now we just have to decide whether we will have one or 2 kids. Im ready to start trying when you are.
Most of these boys would not be here if they had positive role models growing up. All boys need a strict but fair father figure in their life. Someone that will come down on them when they are out of line. It's sad to see one mistake can ruin your life. I blame the parents for letting them run wild. You don't let teenagers do what they want.
Abba father, I am filled with pain, fear, and distrust. Your word says that the heart is wicked and no man can know the depths of it. But you O' father, you search my heart and know what is within it. I ask for you to purify me and make me aware of what is within me. I thank you for cleansing my soul from impurities, so my thoughts can be good. Then my words won't be daggers to the one's I love. O Lord, I desire rivers of living water to come out of my mouth. I desire to speak words that uplift others. Thank you father because you're helping me to see the world beyond my emotions. You're helping me to think of others. To you O' God, I am forever grateful. Amen.
This video is the absolute truth, I went through Graterford in 1985-1990. As i was growing up people would try to tell me where i was headed but like all good hard headed kids I knew better then anybody else. Now I have a record and a lot of jobs are out of my reach. There is a stigma attached to being a convicted felon, people look at you as if you are less than they are. Hopefully this video will be shown in the main stream to the young people that really need to see the message that it carries and hopefully it will help to keep more kids out of places like Graterworld. MY thoughts and prayers are with the men and women that are incarcerated and the ones that are being released.
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Bro if you're still pretty young go join the Ironworkers they might give you a waiver even though you got a record,believe me,I've hung iron with many a stone cold killer
Watching this and can't wrap my mind around the fact alot of these guys got life.. the rest of they life.. saddens me😢.. God bless all families involved..
1am to 4am are the most torturous 3 hours of everyday. Your arms are jello from pushups and cannot do one more, the tier is quiet, the lights are dark, the hours are heavy. Now the thoughts start. The twisting and turning in the pit of your stomach, the uncontrollable thoughts of what you’re missing and how you ended up in this very cell, in this very block in this very prison. Realizing how short and precious the 75 or so years of life you’re given. Wasted in a box made of steel and concrete. Absolutely brutal. Worse than any physical pain someone else could cause you.
To miss climbing a tree is so deep. Just to enjoy the freedom of choosing to cry the tree. To smell the air, feel the bark, feel the wind.... great video
Thank you for sharing .... the youth need to see this... there is no life in the Drug game.. the gangs.... why take your freedom so lightly ... thanks again to the guys who cared to Share for others to avoid their mistakes ...
Until this video, I felt nothing for ANY inmate in any prison anywhere in the world! In this video, I see a lot of truth and sorrow and despair from these MEN who threw away their lives and are heartfelt sorry for the pain and suffering they brought upon their victims and families. I wish them all good luck and,if possible, peace of mind!!
I dont know how this video got into my rotation, but it kept my attention and I appreciated their honesty! This is Sad, but educational and since young kids are going to prison and being sentenced to death at 13, 14 and 15, these types of documentary may need to be shown in schools! This maybe a deterrent for some!😲🤔
The deterrent that kept me from seeing a prison was the 1983 film Bad Boys starring Sean Penn and a field trip to a juvenile detention facility. I was a kid so that left an indelible mark on my psyche. The fear of being preyed upon or shanked made the decision very easy to never engage in criminal behavior. I take my freedom very seriously.
I seen alot of prison documentary but this one is real like all prison movies is real,but this one makes me Humble to be free I seen 2 people I know in this doc. The one seen that got me was the sergeant doing the intake process to the brother real shittt!! Thanks to everyone in this doc🙏🏾✌🏿
My father was a cop for 25 years he took me to the old city jail put me in the cell and closed to door . I still hear it closing to this day. So I don't worry about going there.
Only in America though, in the rest of the world it's just two different words for being behind bars but in the USA there is a difference between jail and prison
@@edmomottola8940 I'm not saying you don't have experience, I'm just saying that it's in America where jail and prison are two different things. In most countries they're just different words for being behind bars and there is no difference
A massive thank you for posting this kind of film that really depicts the true reality of what you can get your self into. The message needs to out into all the schools starting in about 5th grade
CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT TO RECOGNIZE PEOPLE LIKE “WALLO” THAT CAME OUT OF THIS PRISON AND MADE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN SOCIETY. RESPECT TO THOSE WHO LEARN AND CHANGE FROM THERE JOURNEY.
If you ask GOD to Forgive you for your Sins and put the Work In , Staying Positive...No Matter the Situation GOD Forgives..GOD giving them Life in Prison at an Early Age is a Hard Lesson Learned... Hopefully when they Die they Spirit will be Free with GOD . That's the Gift 🙌🙏
I really appreciate this video and the inmates who told there story’s .. I’ve been in greaterford a couple times after doing stupid stuff I really wish I saw this video before them days ...
Someone made a comment about being in prison and not being guilty how sad that would be. I was responding to their comment... thank God for DNA! Have you ever heard of black supremacist?
God bless these men an i pray for there safty an mental stability. And maybe one day they will have freedom and peace ...and for the guy that missed climbing trees .. Man i pray for a miracle for u
Im with you on your comment.i get it people should pay the price but everyday is a new beginning as long as you are still breathing you still have a chance.the mind can change overtime and with a growth mindset theres a lot people can be capable of you can propell yourself to greater heights.we all made mistakes and the good lord forgave those who chastised him so we should do the same.These guys made mistakes and dont want others to go through what they went through i appreciate the words from these guys i hope they change more lives and serve as bridges to people and help them stay on the right path.they may be in prison but they still are humans like all of us
Ts made me cry no cap feel deeply for em best prison documentary I’ve watched im 18 into all this gang shi and this made me kinda look at ts differently.
I want to thank you men for making this video and I agree with Greta works that this should be shown in every high school every year. God bless you men.
Lol. People can say shit to people alllllllll day long and DO. Kids just don’t think it’ll happen to them. The mentorship is out there already and still not enough.
I was in the Ford, left in Sept 03 and never been back. Alhumdullah This should be shown to all 8th graders and again at the end of 11th, beginning of the 12th.
Your not scared shit because your not seeing when a gang is kicking the shit out of you if you don't sell drugs for them, smn using your butt whenever they want or getting stabbed what is the matter with you or when u get there and just sit down somewhere without asking the have been told what to say just pray you never go to jail like that guy said you in a 6x9 cell with a toilet and pray you make it another day
I did 3 stints in juvi. And I quickly realized I didn’t want that life ...... everyone so negative and hearing their childhood stories made me realize I was raised much better. I never went back. I’m 37 now and I occasionally watch videos like this to remind myself
That was some real shit man.I like listening to this it keeps it real for me.Bc I was one of them dudes on them blocks I know what it feel like to ask we're you want your body sent.But today I make better choices much love to all them dudes in the joint.....
I was their too had a BD- Number in Feb.1990 the prison was designed for3000 but had crammed 5100 of us in there at the time. I had Armed Robbery & got 7/1/2 to 15 Yrs. I was on E-Block only for 7months then got classified to a new prison called Frackville, I was pissed because I didn't get anymore visits. My peeps wouldn't travel 3Hrs. Each way. But I did get job& my peeps sent me M.O 🤪
I must Say, this is the Most Honest & Informative Prison docu that I've seen thus far. They seem like they "Sincerely" want Young guys to make a change and Not come to Prison. The other documentaries that I've seen just shows inmates laughing, Playing, or hardley saying Anything, smh. And also i see the difference between "WestCoast Prisons like San Quentin ect" & "EastCoast Prisons", seems like they "Love it" over there, but here on the Eastcoast these dudes is the "TRUTH" w it. Much Props to these guys here, they really hav a Skill to "Motivate & Inspire"💯✊🏽✊🏽
Screw prison. I was in and out for years. Been out since 2010. I still know my inmate # and phone pin #. All I had to do was quit drugs and I quit getting locked up. 13 years sober and counting
I am not a religious man, though I did work in detention while enlisted. I learned this saying during that period of my life and it has stuck with me. "There but for the grace of god go I."
The thing is this shit shakes me to my core, but its STILL not even close to what it actully feels to be in there....stay outta trouble and thank GOD for your blessings and freedom people!!!
That kid that was saying he didnt think he could get a life sentence due to his age breaks my heart. When my brother in law got caught sending weed through the mail he received a three year sentence. He was 16 years old and did his first two years at Colorado ADX which is a maximum federal pen
There’s absolutely zero chance a 16-17 year old went to THE supermax ADX on a 3 year bud for selling weed man😂 at least make it realistic! No one in ADX is there for selling weed
@@markcurry3083 right? His brother in law went in and came out telling stories. He told ppl he was in the TOP FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL PRISON where the worse of the worse are haha
I was in and out of juvy years ago but one time I was in the mix with some 18-20 year olds at a djj 🤨 times changed they are sparing people older than juvenile and not sending them directly to jail
Man...this is a tough situation. I appreciate their honesty and how many of them have come to understand the situation that got them here. These are real people inspite of their crimes. This is what makes this so difficult to watch. This is humanity too.
Thank you for this great and honest documentary. Someday, I will try to make a painting of what he describes at @51:04 in memory of all the lives lost in prison. Such tragedy.
When I first moved away from home at 18 years old I moved to Newman GA. . I moved and lived in several places but I learned the same lesson every time I came home. When I did come home every Christmas it seemed like I ALWAYS had to go see my friends. Every year , year after year. Finally one year on my home to visit my parents I decided I would call all my friends and tell them I was at home. That’s the year I realized I didn’t really have any true friends. I only had people that moved on with their lives and I didn’t go with them. It’s a hard lesson. I can only feel for these men because I almost joined them about 9 years ago. I almost did something I could not have ran from.
It all comes down to pleasing a female. Keeping the party going at all cost, including life in prison. If not, the next man up. Male Lions are a good example. They fight to the death for females.
I my self has never been or ever want to be in prison! I have watched 20 different RUclips videos about prisons. This is the best one I have ever seen so far! you should use it as a learning tool....
Mind of a warrior I’ll walk you through it go to google.com type in Lamar Putney. Click on relevant articles. Seems pretty simple right? I get that you are the type to fraud on the internet so you need handles but this my real name my real life story. I get it might be over your head
@@TomikaKelly my dad was an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler, and my mother was a drug attic, who went to prison the fact that I’m not in prison is pretty much a miracle, but it’s not easy I don’t really have anybody I can rely on other than myself, somehow I’ve been able to make it through this world, though
I WAS THERE FOR 16 YEARS ON D BLOCK IT WAS HELL I GOT OUT 10-13-99 AND NEVER CAME BACK THIS YEAR I WILL BE HOME 21 YEARS I DID IT CAME HOME STAYED HOME LOVE LIFE OUT HERE 💪
Congratulations
Thommas Burnett hell , like the killings?
Congratulations and God stay with you.
Graterford was by far the wildest joint I been in. D block was high security and flooded with drugs.
good on you for turning it around
This documentary should be mandatory in every middle school. First day of 6th grade......
@@nickabbott319 likes the mandatory trans gender curriculum they currently have
Totally agreed! All it takes is a few seconds making a bad choice to throw your life away. If this film makes just one kid think twice before they do wrong, then this video is worth it!
I been letting my 9 and 11 year old watch prison documentaries during this quarantine.
@ what?!
@@courtneycarnevale3736 you want me to repeat myself? It says nick abbot likes the current neoliberal trans curriculum more than this, actual useful life lessons in school. then he deleted his comment. how hard is that to understand?
“I threw my life away, I actually threw my life away” fucking daunting realization
I did 11 years in state prison & I thought my life was over but I put my life together & accepted Jesus Christ as my lord & savior in 2005 since then I’ve put my life together & I haven’t been in any trouble after my release in 2008. Going to prison is a life changing event. I thank the Lord for getting me through the event.
Hands down, the most realistic prison documentary I've watched. Perhaps because I did 5 years in the Pennsylvania DOC. I still remember my number. I still have nightmares. One message is very clear- commit crimes, and this place is waiting for anyone. I became a father almost 4 years ago. I can truly say that I am a good father. I succeeded. Why? Because I understand the value of very simple things..e.g. sitting outside on a nice day, climbing a tree, privacy......and I understand the importance of things like being a good citizen, holding a job, helping an old lady carry a bag, living within my means... I genuinely feel a connection to anyone who might also feel a connection to the video. God bless everyone!
God bless you.
Bless up brother
Lol…still having nightmares? 🥱🤣😂
@@jamescoleman446bet you was a booty bandit.😂😂 you felt real comfortable in there I bet.
@@jamescoleman446 shit aint no joke bro, i dont wish it on anyone. Prison is the true sense of hopelessness.
If your having a bad day, month, year. Just watch this vid and you will be so grateful for your life.
Exactly
Yes, it could be a lot worse.
Going to jail is the punishment for breaking the law, you shouldn’t be treated like an animal in jail. They should offer actual trades, learn how to budget, learn how to cook and grocery shop. They should earn a living wage and when you are done your stint in jail, your record should be wiped, you are constantly punishing someone for something they have already paid for. Why not look at the new jails in Iceland, Sweden and Norway. All this is, is a fkn slave labour
@@prairierider7569 I agree with on every point the US prison system is a 🤦🏽♂️
Unless if your watching this while your only out on bail waiting trial for some shhh u know your done for.....
My uncle is still locked up. He use to tell my mom “I wish I never see your son in here. I see children here walking around like zombies and since they don’t have no family, they have no canteen. People committing suicide or murdering. This is hell on earth.”
At that time I was still a knucklehead but now that I’m grown that shit sticks with me. He was suppose to be out like 3 years ago but somehow he’s still there.
Kids…this shit is not a fuckjn game!
a minute of madness a lifetime of sadness
Like cheating. A minute in the pink forever with the stink.
@@derekweinerttv4163 Beautifully put! lol
@@christopherzaki8052 thank you chris
@@derekweinerttv4163 and its always such A SHOCKER! 😧😂
@@derekweinerttv4163 i know its a day late and a dollar short but...... I just could not let that go
I SWEAR they should show this video in High school!!!!!!
would be pretty pointless for 9/10 of hs students who would rather be learning or at least have the hour off to enjoy a pro-social life.
William Gallaher very true.
To prevent.
If even just ONE child
If i could I would show it to the clowns I have locked up in our juvenile system here in Texas.
I'm an ex con in Cali I did 17 yrs & can appreciate this vid!!!
Mark Matthews good luck in life brother. Stay out! Please!
@TURD BURGLAR I been everywhere, Chino , CRC new folsom, jamestown, pelican bay, corcoran, delano, Waco tehachopi, LA County jail, etc... I just got out like 3yrs ago
@TURD BURGLAR and what kinda weirdo calls his self a turd burglar??
@TURD BURGLAR yes it's beyond f'd up, I'm just grateful I never have 2 mess w/ it again!!!
@TURD BURGLAR it just sounds like some booty bandit stuff is all, but it is a funny ass AKA!!!
Regret is the worst. And u have hatred for yourself for getting in that situation. U spend the rest of your life wishing u could take it back and change what happened. But u can't. U are stuck in a never-ending nightmare from hell. And u spend every moment of the rest of your life suffering over a split second decision that changed everything.
I feel for these men. I know what it's like to be in my own prison of constant, neverending,
regret. Which is better than being locked up in a real prison too, on top of it. Excellent doc. And I see an incredible amount of genuine remorse in these men.
I am too. Ive made poor decisions...wrong after wrong...only at 24...im a graff writer so jail is possible for me too
Right? I feel they are serving too much time. No-one is who they were 25 years ago... The remorse seems genuine to me too.
Only god can judge. I'm free now but can go back tomorrow..different morals but i gotta big heart.
Some of these men sound so angry, and complaining about the situation that they are in. I'm not 100% on board with this judicial system-- far from it, but they knew that their crime (s) carried these penalties. This is it. This IS prison.
I know there are options; I know that there exists in prisons libraries, counseling, classes for advancement in education. I believe you will see the difference in inmates with an attitude of gratitude, and a reach above remorse.
What is sad is that these guys got a taste of imprisonment at early ages and maybe weren't offered an alternative way. Maybe. But I sure wouldn't want to be in the wrong place when these men were in a bad mood. js
There are resources, although some might not see them. But whining about where you are and the conditions with which you need to deal wane dismal compared to the sentence you gave to your victims. Our sentence, as an Innocent, is life.
Yeah I’m dealing with these feelings even over 2 years after spending my one night in jail
Imagine the turmoil an innocent man would go through in here
Pete Giovanni the slim gentleman was released two years ago. He was innocent, spent 28 years there.
lymarie1974 and i doubt he was compensated at all. People like that need everything free for that kind of injustice. Everything.
@@lymarie1974 how do u know
I don't have to imagine it because I did 16years as an innocent man. I look at these shows because the feelings of the men speaking are my memories that won't go away. I been out 6years but not really because we are where our mind is at. This world I live in know is so different from the one I left. I lost all the males in family Dad,uncles but I'm blessed to have the females still here. I don't know,I just wish or thought it be over with. But the pains not cheap,about a year ago I was diagnosed with Heart Failure. I know it's a direct result of my false incarceration. I developed PTSD earlier on and something that the guys didn't talk about was the terrible medical symptom of the the state prisons aleast here in Texas. Also the food I was forced to eat to live for 16years played a part in it. My pin up anger rage at just everything and everyone around me for all those years made my Heart sick.
@@dexterjohnson7507
Hang in there bro...
God bless these men for having the courage ..to inspiring people not to go to these prisons..😢
no such thing as "god" you dolt!
alex your a fool
Most of these people have killed people for no reason so fuck em
They aren't doing it to be nice. They probably got a little extra time out of their cells. At the very least, they just want to break the boredom. They aren't doing it to inspire anyone. It gives them a slight distraction in an otherwise mind numbing existence.
@@thurstonpowell8687 😂😂
The Spanish guy with the white tee shirt came home after 31 years,may God bless him and his family,we were at a re-entry program together, solid dude
insane 31
The guy that was sitting with his brother?
@@adamhicks7487 no the guy from the thumbnail ,he has on a white tee shirt and hat
@@abovenbeyondyou5560 hell yeah that’s awesome any updates on how he’s doing today?
@@adamhicks7487 I just saw him on the train a few days ago,still up in good spirits doing well
See what happens when you play follow the leader
Ima watch this with my 12 year old triplet boys.They got into a little trouble recently.
I appreciate this video because all the other prison documentaries just violence violence violence but this humbled me
Stop being s Bitch Fuck Boy and Put some work in. Cuz 9 outta 10 times Violence equals Respect and in the street means 💰
@@kissmycons9541 pal you dont know anything about violence
You can tell most of the guards don't even have basic human respect for these guys. Sad.
I'm glad you said most. I didn't meet that criteria my name was Sgt hissinger ask any inmate about me at the Ford everyone treated like a man
This is depressing. Depressing, but real. Stay in school, kids.
It’s not about staying in school tho bc there are thousands of innocent people in prison
@@yaramyahyahyasharel5975 Millions who claim to be
More like stay out of trouble!
School is indoctrination.
Get a trade and stick at it
But school is where I met the gangs.
This is scaring. Me and I'm 36...and stay out of Trouble..
Same Here. Just Turned 36 in October 28 And I Still Work Hard Not 2 Be A Statistic SMH :(
Same here, turned 36 past July 29 n nothing is like freedom. At our ages, we're already set in our ways.
@@keithglenn9746 Exactly .. well said... My Birthday is July 15th... and my 18yr olds is July 29th.. you have a birthday Twin.Lol
@@geenabrown8305 Ik he's cool as a fan, comical but serious, good heart, and loyal. Shout out to the kid💯
Not the place to be!
A lot of these men are not same person they was when first arrived and its sad i hope they get second chance in life
My step father is currently there on 50 to life bid and I can deff say my opinion on this matter and that statement is absolutely true
@@polerrodriguez8658 Yep the punishments are too severe in America. In Europe you rarely do even 20 years for the worst crimes and their societies are much less violent.
Yes and no. Some crimes like a murder with extreme cruelty or torture I don’t think you get a second chance. Because if you’re that kind of person with that mentality or capability to torture someone before you kill them or the same with children I honestly don’t think you deserve anything but prison or death. Sometimes though, as a father of two, I feel like if someone did something to harm or kill or abuse my children, I know what I would do to somebody and I Feel that’s truly the only circumstance where you should have a little bit of leeway in the sentence or parole possibility. But I do agree with you that a lot of non violent sentences are absurd in the length of time given. It doesn’t help in most cases, it’s detrimental to the suspects mentality and outlook on life.
Are u serious....so tell that to the family of a mudered son or daughter......ask them when they get they second chance...sorry i know the consequence if i commit a horrible crime...so im not going to do it...we worry about the criminals sayimg they deserve another chance but what about the victims.....😳....
@@mrblackalchemist nah people that kill and harm children don’t deserve no second chance at all it should depend on the crime, if gang member kills another gang member then maybe deserve a second chance but if you are out here harming innocent people who aren’t part of that criminal world you don’t deserve any sympathy
This is a life changing documentary. Appreciate your life and freedom
Definitely the best prison documentary I've ever seen. These men spoke from the heart, I hope it spared somebody the same Fate.
How know ? Fum !!
Prison documentaries usually glorify prison so this is refreshing to watch. They weren't trying to get ratings making this.
I wish I was in prison!
Nitwit mutt.
WoW Now Giovani Redi is a free man and here he never imagined being free Thumbs Up 4 That !
Yotuber I just looked him up thats really cool thank you so much for pointing that out
look how these inmates talk compared to todays inmates. sucha big difference. most these guys are well spoken .
Yeah…. My bitch fucked me over you know what I’m saying!!
It's cool to be stupid now
I'll be watching this over and over again. WoW. The wisdom these guys have. My heart goes for them.
World of Warcraft ?
Lol…you really need THIS? Wow.
Real talk
“Wisdom” it’s common sense lol. My heart doesn’t go out to them, majority of them killed innocent ppl. And now when they face the consequences they wanna act all sad & depressed LMAO
My heart goes out to their victims
Even if you do the most menial of jobs outside of prison, it's 1000 times better than being in prison.
in most countries the average criminal makes 200-400k a year if you calculate profit from crime per year in jail. Many more make hundreds of millions per year if they are smart and commit financial crimes. "hush puppy" stole 1.7bn USD and did 4 years in a US prison, that works out to nearly 250m a year profit, and has only paid 2m USD back. Crime absolutely pays well, only top atheletes and hedge fund managers get any where near the criminals earnings. Also it costs 100k + per year in rent to keep one in there. Free food, free security, no work, free drugs, easy sex etc.
@@sarahpeterson2702 *women moment*
Truth and Definitely 💯 you are still in prison when a loved one is in prison alongside 😢 with you and you feel guilty just the same 😮 and it's still sad and Definitely not 🚫 the same no matter what or how you feel
It's hell to live life in the world,I can't imagine how it is to live in jail!
Prison Sounds like a steady 9-5 job to me with no responsibilities! They want to try working 3 shifts and studying to qualify (like Police Officers and other emergency staff)
So true bro
@Gary Mcguckin damn skippy
One of the best prison documentaries I've seen!
Out of all the jail and prison videos I've binged on, this is the best, most honest, and real I've ever watched. This helped me want to be more careful with what I do to avoid this as much as I can. This is so sad..
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@@davonmorales8371 eye NOT gay ? hehe
Life.. pain... what does it all mean
No body.told me
.It's the little thing I miss the most. Damn this says it all
.Sad real sad.
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Brilliant! Poor buggers, a lot of them were only present when the crime was committed and so very young. I hope the courts look at releasing some of these men very soon!
What a great and honest video.Thank you all who participated.
This is what's needed...I made a terrible choice and did 25 years in VA prison off a life sentence. Trying to educate the youth since I've been home and teaching on my own youtube channel at Lessons Learned by Khalid Karim 75.
are u serious sir 25
Do you know Banky ?
What was the choice you made, sir? Which led to you being incarcerated ? You were sentenced to life ? Where did you do that time ? In which institutions ?
Did you have any sexual experiences when you were locked up? Did anyone touch you in the shower? Were there a lot of rapes in prison?
Khalid is solid and so is BANKY Pound… both did time in VA…. And I’m in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 😅😅😅😅
I watch this documentary monthly! I keep it on my reel! What a great job getting the talking points across without all the yelling we’re used to seeing in other videos! I also like how they men tell us their charges and what led to them getting LIFE! That must be a hard wake-up daily. Thankyou for this video! It keeps me in check!
My husband was in this prison. He is out on 12 more years of parole for an attempted murder. This ain’t what y’all want, trust me
Brittany Ortiz dam girl you look cute if he screws up parole. You better holler at me I’ll take care of you beautiful.
Curse_of _Osiris lol I’ll keep that in mind
Brittany Ortiz Do you have Facebook or Instagram?
@@astf5943 its official i just subscribed to your channel now we just have to decide whether we will have one or 2 kids. Im ready to start trying when you are.
Curse_of _Osiris omg 😂
Most of these boys would not be here if they had positive role models growing up. All boys need a strict but fair father figure in their life. Someone that will come down on them when they are out of line. It's sad to see one mistake can ruin your life. I blame the parents for letting them run wild. You don't let teenagers do what they want.
You're so right
most of these boys would've never been here if their momas didn't make a baby
and now we have many "one parent" families. It's hard enough with TWO parents! Where will it all end?
Stephen Ellis hopefully all the problem children just kill each other with minimal collateral damage.
Reatha Mayette you mean the signal mothers are the ones to blame
Abba father, I am filled with pain, fear, and distrust. Your word says that the heart is wicked and no man can know the depths of it. But you O' father, you search my heart and know what is within it. I ask for you to purify me and make me aware of what is within me. I thank you for cleansing my soul from impurities, so my thoughts can be good. Then my words won't be daggers to the one's I love. O Lord, I desire rivers of living water to come out of my mouth. I desire to speak words that uplift others. Thank you father because you're helping me to see the world beyond my emotions. You're helping me to think of others. To you O' God, I am forever grateful. Amen.
When the gate shut behind me My lil heart pumped "cooool aiiiiiiid" 🤣😂
S S cooool you will have aiiiiiiiid
Damn. Celebrating at 15 years old making it to the end of the year (alive)? Wow.
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This video is the absolute truth, I went through Graterford in 1985-1990. As i was growing up people would try to tell me where i was headed but like all good hard headed kids I knew better then anybody else. Now I have a record and a lot of jobs are out of my reach. There is a stigma attached to being a convicted felon, people look at you as if you are less than they are. Hopefully this video will be shown in the main stream to the young people that really need to see the message that it carries and hopefully it will help to keep more kids out of places like Graterworld. MY thoughts and prayers are with the men and women that are incarcerated and the ones that are being released.
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Bro if you're still pretty young go join the Ironworkers they might give you a waiver even though you got a record,believe me,I've hung iron with many a stone cold killer
What have you seen In prison
i was up graterford from 2010-2018
I mean unless it was accidental you a convicted felon for a reason bro its not wrong for strangers to be weary 💀
Watching this and can't wrap my mind around the fact alot of these guys got life.. the rest of they life.. saddens me😢.. God bless all families involved..
1am to 4am are the most torturous 3 hours of everyday. Your arms are jello from pushups and cannot do one more, the tier is quiet, the lights are dark, the hours are heavy. Now the thoughts start. The twisting and turning in the pit of your stomach, the uncontrollable thoughts of what you’re missing and how you ended up in this very cell, in this very block in this very prison. Realizing how short and precious the 75 or so years of life you’re given. Wasted in a box made of steel and concrete. Absolutely brutal. Worse than any physical pain someone else could cause you.
I felt that👀
Well put.
Geez...that's chronic depression there.😬😢😱
My exact feelings after spending only one night in county lock up :/
Feces Pieces removing a wisdom tooth hurts
To miss climbing a tree is so deep. Just to enjoy the freedom of choosing to cry the tree. To smell the air, feel the bark, feel the wind.... great video
They all sound very intelligent and articulate
A lot of free time to become well read and study up on things.
Physcopaths usually are.
The CO with glasses really enjoys his job!
Believe his name is Richard Cranium 😂😂
Only God can turn it all around! Don't give up. Have faith! Easier said that done I know. 💗🙏
Thank you for sharing .... the youth need to see this... there is no life in the Drug game.. the gangs.... why take your freedom so lightly ... thanks again to the guys who cared to Share for others to avoid their mistakes ...
Real talk
Did 13 years there. It was a tough spot. Everything they are saying is true
Ferrante hope all is well
Until this video, I felt nothing for ANY inmate in any prison anywhere in the world! In this video, I see a lot of truth and sorrow and despair from these MEN who threw away their lives and are heartfelt sorry for the pain and suffering they brought upon their victims and families. I wish them all good luck and,if possible, peace of mind!!
I feel they are just the people that got caught. Because so many have done wrong and are walking around
What it took you to watch this video to realise we all just human beings who make wrong choices?nimrod!
I dont know how this video got into my rotation, but it kept my attention and I appreciated their honesty! This is Sad, but educational and since young kids are going to prison and being sentenced to death at 13, 14 and 15, these types of documentary may need to be shown in schools! This maybe a deterrent for some!😲🤔
I agree
@@1whocs486 I 2nd that!!! Start at the elementary school. No joke.
The deterrent that kept me from seeing a prison was the 1983 film Bad Boys starring Sean Penn and a field trip to a juvenile detention facility. I was a kid so that left an indelible mark on my psyche. The fear of being preyed upon or shanked made the decision very easy to never engage in criminal behavior. I take my freedom very seriously.
Exactly.. 💯
I seen alot of prison documentary but this one is real like all prison movies is real,but this one makes me Humble to be free I seen 2 people I know in this doc. The one seen that got me was the sergeant doing the intake process to the brother real shittt!! Thanks to everyone in this doc🙏🏾✌🏿
My father was a cop for 25 years he took me to the old city jail put me in the cell and closed to door . I still hear it closing to this day. So I don't worry about going there.
should happen to all kids who have a tendency to think they know better.
9:35 "I got out at, what? Twenty-one? Joe?" Joe's comatose and says nothing. LOL.
Lol Joe was OUT
Prison and jail two different entities
Yes, but both are dead ends.
Only in America though, in the rest of the world it's just two different words for being behind bars but in the USA there is a difference between jail and prison
@@davidmellish3295 im a prison guard for 23 years i have a lot of experience in the prison system
@@edmomottola8940 I'm not saying you don't have experience, I'm just saying that it's in America where jail and prison are two different things.
In most countries they're just different words for being behind bars and there is no difference
This is EYE OPENING AND SOMETHING to really think about.
They need to show this documentary in schools to help kids to stay away from this path of going to prison
this is by far the best, realest and rawest prison doc i've ever seen.
Fellas Telling it like it is.. Value my Freedom Like I value my Life.. Schools put it on in class room's..
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Sometimes your own lawyer is actually against you.
splain that
Public pretender
The good 'ol boys club, is definitely alive and well in Pennsylvania.
@PamelaClary YES PUBLIC DEFENDERS MAKE DEALS BEHIND YOUR BACK ALL THE TIME .......!!! = PRIVATE LAWYERS TOO ......!!! 👁👁🔎🔎🔎🔎💎💎💎'S
Never think the public defender is your "lawyer" more like public prosecutor
People can change, having faith is powerful more powerful than any laws
I believe that they should show this in every classroom 3rd grade and up on the first day of class
I come back to this video time to time to keep myself in check. Amazing documentary 💯
A massive thank you for posting this kind of film that really depicts the true reality of what you can get your self into.
The message needs to out into all the schools starting in about 5th grade
CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT TO RECOGNIZE PEOPLE LIKE “WALLO” THAT CAME OUT OF THIS PRISON AND MADE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN SOCIETY. RESPECT TO THOSE WHO LEARN AND CHANGE FROM THERE JOURNEY.
Facts!!!
@@TEastB am i gay ? NO ofc noT Hehe
Those clowns just yap they mouth and extort there own people for profit
@@gay4pay882 that's disgusting getting your gutz busted
@@kaidenhobbs dudes a clown this is the 5th comment I've seen him replying sht like this on
If you ask GOD to Forgive you for your Sins and put the Work In , Staying Positive...No Matter the Situation GOD Forgives..GOD giving them Life in Prison at an Early Age is a Hard Lesson Learned... Hopefully when they Die they Spirit will be Free with GOD . That's the Gift 🙌🙏
I really appreciate this video and the inmates who told there story’s .. I’ve been in greaterford a couple times after doing stupid stuff I really wish I saw this video before them days ...
I was there from 2000 to 2004 will never forget and will never be back
Life should never be taken for granted. Lacen up everyone whomever will really listen to the truth 💯
Imagine going to prison and you didn't committed a crime...🙄🙄 emotions overwhelming..
@Eric Lee 😂😂😂😂😂
@Eric Lee 🐍🌀🕶️
First of all thank you God for DNA!!!
@@winros3042 that don't mean nothing while doing with white supremacy....your gulity until ....pay ments are made".....
Someone made a comment about being in prison and not being guilty how sad that would be. I was responding to their comment... thank God for DNA!
Have you ever heard of black supremacist?
God bless these men an i pray for there safty an mental stability. And maybe one day they will have freedom and peace ...and for the guy that missed climbing trees .. Man i pray for a miracle for u
Im with you on your comment.i get it people should pay the price but everyday is a new beginning as long as you are still breathing you still have a chance.the mind can change overtime and with a growth mindset theres a lot people can be capable of you can propell yourself to greater heights.we all made mistakes and the good lord forgave those who chastised him so we should do the same.These guys made mistakes and dont want others to go through what they went through i appreciate the words from these guys i hope they change more lives and serve as bridges to people and help them stay on the right path.they may be in prison but they still are humans like all of us
Ts made me cry no cap feel deeply for em best prison documentary I’ve watched im 18 into all this gang shi and this made me kinda look at ts differently.
I want to thank you men for making this video and I agree with Greta works that this should be shown in every high school every year. God bless you men.
Lol. People can say shit to people alllllllll day long and DO. Kids just don’t think it’ll happen to them. The mentorship is out there already and still not enough.
This is so heartbreakingly beautiful 💔 my heart truly goes out to these men.
There killere lunatics keep your heart trust me they dont need it nor do they deserve it
@@Ivanwithcali Right lol
Two pairs of underwear one to wear and one to WARSH 😂
I was in the Ford, left in Sept 03 and never been back.
Alhumdullah
This should be shown to all 8th graders and again at the end of 11th, beginning of the 12th.
Kah Gritty I lived 3 miles from this hell hole for 10 years. Didn’t even know It existed
I spent 4 out my 6 1/2 years in that shithole back in the 90's. Haven't looked back since the day I maxed out.
I love this video's idea. It's not that 'scared straight' bullshit, just hard reality.
Your not scared shit because your not seeing when a gang is kicking the shit out of you if you don't sell drugs for them, smn using your butt whenever they want or getting stabbed what is the matter with you or when u get there and just sit down somewhere without asking the have been told what to say just pray you never go to jail like that guy said you in a 6x9 cell with a toilet and pray you make it another day
I did 3 stints in juvi. And I quickly realized I didn’t want that life ...... everyone so negative and hearing their childhood stories made me realize I was raised much better. I never went back. I’m 37 now and I occasionally watch videos like this to remind myself
how were juvies in usa
That was some real shit man.I like listening to this it keeps it real for me.Bc I was one of them dudes on them blocks I know what it feel like to ask we're you want your body sent.But today I make better choices much love to all them dudes in the joint.....
Yah man Allah pointed me in another direction fam the joint is not the move no more dawg.Freedom is something special...
Thank you for this... This changed my life...
Unfortunately alot of younger kids seeing this will still end up in prison. Some even thinking it's cool to do so...Only God knows Why.
Man, jail sucks boy. I can't even fathom doin' life. The little bit of time I did felt like a life time tho.
Same here bro. 60 days felt like an eternity
@@yunginatm3204 Wtf??
@@brianbauer7560 What were you in there for?
Dude I think the most time I did was 3 weeks I stint and it was an eternity .its the not knowing anything that fuckin blows
loosegoose same! If I did something crazy enough to get a life sentence I’d try to kill myself before serving that much time
I was their too had a BD- Number in Feb.1990 the prison was designed for3000 but had crammed 5100 of us in there at the time. I had Armed Robbery & got 7/1/2 to 15 Yrs. I was on E-Block only for 7months then got classified to a new prison called Frackville, I was pissed because I didn't get anymore visits. My peeps wouldn't travel 3Hrs. Each way. But I did get job& my peeps sent me M.O 🤪
I must Say, this is the Most Honest & Informative Prison docu that I've seen thus far. They seem like they "Sincerely" want Young guys to make a change and Not come to Prison. The other documentaries that I've seen just shows inmates laughing, Playing, or hardley saying Anything, smh. And also i see the difference between "WestCoast Prisons like San Quentin ect" & "EastCoast Prisons", seems like they "Love it" over there, but here on the Eastcoast these dudes is the "TRUTH" w it. Much Props to these guys here, they really hav a Skill to "Motivate & Inspire"💯✊🏽✊🏽
I've watched hundreds of prison/jail documentaries and tv series but nothing as powerful and straight forward like this one!! Wow .
What's with the swastika?
Screw prison. I was in and out for years. Been out since 2010. I still know my inmate # and phone pin #. All I had to do was quit drugs and I quit getting locked up. 13 years sober and counting
I am not a religious man, though I did work in detention while enlisted. I learned this saying during that period of my life and it has stuck with me. "There but for the grace of god go I."
We need more of this!! Amazing watch
The thing is this shit shakes me to my core, but its STILL not even close to what it actully feels to be in there....stay outta trouble and thank GOD for your blessings and freedom people!!!
That kid that was saying he didnt think he could get a life sentence due to his age breaks my heart. When my brother in law got caught sending weed through the mail he received a three year sentence. He was 16 years old and did his first two years at Colorado ADX which is a maximum federal pen
Welp…I hope you learned your lesson. 😂
There’s absolutely zero chance a 16-17 year old went to THE supermax ADX on a 3 year bud for selling weed man😂 at least make it realistic! No one in ADX is there for selling weed
@@markcurry3083 right? His brother in law went in and came out telling stories. He told ppl he was in the TOP FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL PRISON where the worse of the worse are haha
I was in and out of juvy years ago but one time I was in the mix with some 18-20 year olds at a djj 🤨 times changed they are sparing people older than juvenile and not sending them directly to jail
PSA. You will not go to ADX for sending marijuana through the mail. Doest matter if you mailed the whole farm to a catholic school.
Man...this is a tough situation. I appreciate their honesty and how many of them have come to understand the situation that got them here. These are real people inspite of their crimes. This is what makes this so difficult to watch. This is humanity too.
Yes! But let’s not forget about the victims and their families. The horrors they went through.
Those brothers have to be mentally and physically strong to survive this, god bless the suffering people everywhere.
Most scary jail documentary I’ve seen yet
Check out the California prison documentaries. This pales in comparison to Pelican Bay, San Quentin, or Folsom
Thank you for this great and honest documentary.
Someday, I will try to make a painting of what he describes at @51:04 in memory of all the lives lost in prison. Such tragedy.
I could picture in my mind the mouth just swallowing people
When I first moved away from home at 18 years old I moved to Newman GA. . I moved and lived in several places but I learned the same lesson every time I came home.
When I did come home every Christmas it seemed like I ALWAYS had to go see my friends. Every year , year after year. Finally one year on my home to visit my parents I decided I would call all my friends and tell them I was at home.
That’s the year I realized I didn’t really have any true friends. I only had people that moved on with their lives and I didn’t go with them. It’s a hard lesson. I can only feel for these men because I almost joined them about 9 years ago. I almost did something I could not have ran from.
these men would rather do hard time in prison..then go to school , college, or get a trade...all that talent locked up
They weren’t men wen they made these choices boys 14,15,16,17,18,19
It all comes down to pleasing a female. Keeping the party going at all cost, including life in prison. If not, the next man up. Male Lions are a good example. They fight to the death for females.
I my self has never been or ever want to be in prison! I have watched 20 different RUclips videos about prisons. This is the best one I have ever seen so far! you should use it as a learning tool....
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I was facing two life sentences. Always thought to myself if I blow trial I rather have the death penalty any day. Glad I came out of that.
Lamar Putney wait, so what happened?
MinoritiesRlazy you can google my name the story will come up. Would be a lot for me to type.
Mind of a warrior I’ll walk you through it go to google.com type in Lamar Putney. Click on relevant articles. Seems pretty simple right? I get that you are the type to fraud on the internet so you need handles but this my real name my real life story. I get it might be over your head
Mind of a warrior typical keyboard warrior. You come at me I say something back and your being bullied. You got it
Amadi Adegok no I was innocent. Not lucky
dont have children if u cant be a good parent
Agreed. That's all I got out of this. NONE of these guys had any form of proper guidance or structure.
@@TomikaKelly my dad was an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler, and my mother was a drug attic, who went to prison the fact that I’m not in prison is pretty much a miracle, but it’s not easy I don’t really have anybody I can rely on other than myself, somehow I’ve been able to make it through this world, though
Human nature Angels and demons do not discriminate!