Piper Kerman: ‘Orange Is the New Black’

It is a fascinating story.

Piper Kerman wrote a book ‘Orange Is the New Black’ which is her life story. Now a comedy-drama series "Orange Is the New Black" has been made based on her book. Chris Hayes of MSNBC interviews Piper Kerman. It is worth watching. It touches on racism and that 80% of prisoners in U.S Federal prisons are Black or Hispanic - mostly Black. The Kerman story reveals some captivating facts about prison life. It reveals the severe segregation which exists in prisons.

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Update: There is a part two of the story which I forgot to post. In this video a former state congressman, who spent time in jail, is also interviewed and issue of race is discussed.

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