America's Book of Secrets (2012)
S03E06 Secret Prisons
Episode Overview
Explore the hidden world of America's high-security "secret prisons" and uncover their underlying motives and clandestine activities. With nearly one in every 107 Americans behind bars, the U.S. leads the globe in incarceration rates. Bob Hood, the ex-Warden of the United States Administrative Maximum Facility, shares insights into the harsh realities faced by inmates within the nation’s most secure prison. Former inmate Andrew Stepanian recounts his experiences at the Communication Management Unit, home to some of the most dangerous offenders. David Fathi, Director of the ACLU National Prison Project, discusses the "Kids for Cash" scandal and the lesser-known Debtors' Prisons. Additionally, former Warden Daniel Vasquez sheds light on the lucrative private prison industry and FEMA Camps.
