The Birmingham Times
The City of Birmingham will host a free screening and panel discussion of the Academy Award–nominated documentary The Alabama Solution on Tuesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Carver Theatre in downtown Birmingham.
The Alabama Solution examines conditions inside Alabama’s prison system and has sparked important conversations about criminal justice and reform. The film, co-directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, chronicles life in the state’s maximum-security facilities using footage from inside prison walls taken by inmates on contraband cellphones. The film, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, has received national recognition, including an Oscar nomination for best documentary feature.
Following the screening, award-winning journalist Beth Shelburne, one of the film’s co-producers, will lead a conversation on the film’s themes and impact. Mayor Randall L. Woodfin will also be in attendance and give remarks.
City leaders say the event, which is free and open to the public, is designed to encourage community dialogue and greater understanding around the issues highlighted in the documentary.
Register for the free event here: Academy Award-Nominated Film “The Alabama Solution” Screening Tickets, Tuesday, Mar 10 from 2:30 pm to 6 pm | Eventbrite
Event Details:
- What: Screening and Panel Discussion of The Alabama Solution
- When: Tuesday, March 10 | 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 2 p.m.)
- Where: Carver Theatre, 1631 Fourth Ave. North
- Cost: Free and open to the public
