An Infographic About Carceral Reality TV Shows Efforts
(As shown in the map below, Carceral Reality TV shows are being filmed in jails, prisons, and communities across multiple states, highlighting the widespread reach of this exploitative media industry.)
Exposing the Spread of Carceral Reality TV
Across the country, from state prisons to local jails and even surrounding communities, reality TV productions are turning incarceration into entertainment. This map illustrates the alarming reach of this industry, revealing how widespread and normalized the exploitation of incarcerated individuals has become. By highlighting these locations, we aim to expose the systemic harms perpetuated by profit-driven media, spark critical conversations about ethics in entertainment, and mobilize communities to challenge and resist the commodification of human suffering.