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‘Friendly Signs’ Documentary Follows One Man’s Quest to Create Community for Deaf Prisoners

Director Rahsaan “New York” Thomas explores the impact of Tommy Wickerd’s sign language class at San Quentin and the challenges of prison filmmaking.

Life Inside • 02.07.2025

Prison Is Even Worse When You Have a Disability Like Autism

State officials often fail to identify prisoners with developmental disorders, a group that faces overwhelming challenges behind bars, from bright lights to noises to social dynamics.

Feature • 11.02.2020

Behind Bars for 66 Years

The story of North Carolina’s longest-serving inmate highlights the situation of people with intellectual disabilities in the criminal justice system.

News • 05.23.2019

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