Was Brubaker fighting a losing battle by trying to implement change in the prison? Do you think success was attainable in the scenario he was involved in?

Assignment Question

Address each question with a minimum of 75 words.

1. The movie portrays several examples of corruption in the correctional setting. Name the specific examples of correctional corruption you observed in the movie.

1a) Was Brubaker fighting a losing battle by trying to implement change in the prison? Do you think success was attainable in the scenario he was involved in?

1b) It appears that in the movie, the Prison “Trustees” were given too much freedom and authority within the prison. Do you think prison trustees should even be utilized in a correctional setting? If yes, in what capacity?

1c) What do believe was the pivotal point in the movie was?

1d) At the end of the movie, the politicians tried to “buy” Brubaker by promising funding for the prison if he stopped the pursuit of the truth about the dead bodies buried on the grounds. Do you think he should have complied to get that funding for prison reform?

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