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Independent Lens•Season 26•Episode 10

The Strike

6.8/10 · 11 votesFeb 3, 202585 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 26•−0.5 vs season avg

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The high-security Pelican Bay prison was designed for mass-scale solitary confinement, often for a decade or more, and with little due process. In 2013, 30,000 prisoners went on a hunger strike that spread into a feat of unity across California prisons. The Strike follows these

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Episode Summary

"The Strike" is episode 10 of Independent Lens season 26. It scored 6.8/10 from 11 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on February 3, 2025.

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