The Alabama Solution

About the Film

The Alabama Solution is a powerful HBO documentary directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman that explores the complex realities of incarceration, reform, and redemption.
Through intimate storytelling and courageous testimony, the film follows the journeys of incarcerated individuals and the leaders who dare to reimagine justice with empathy and innovation.
It asks an urgent question: What if we treated rehabilitation as a community responsibility rather than a personal punishment?

About the Event

This screening represents a milestone moment for Reels & Roots — our first major film production partnership with HBO, underscoring our mission to use film as a catalyst for healing, learning, and transformation.

Following the screening, we’ll host a live discussion featuring:

• Dr. Russell J. Ledet – Physician-Scientist, Veteran, and Co-Founder of Reels & Roots

• Finis Tatum, IV – Criminal Justice Advocate & Community Leader

• Moderator: Konah Williams, Emmy Award-Winning Media Professional & Co-Founder of Reels & Roots

Together, they’ll lead an honest conversation on the mental health impact of incarceration, the importance of justice reform, and how community engagement can restore dignity and hope.

Special Thanks

This event is made possible through the partnership and support of:

• One for Justice (https://www.oneforjustice.org)

• Live Free USA (https://livefreeusa.org)

Their commitment to equity and storytelling helps us turn cinematic experiences into movements for real-world change.