"These โtrue crimeโ shows describe women like Olivia, victims of domestic violence who kill their abusers in self-defense as evil, manipulative, promiscuous, insane, and monsters. The prison staff who watched the episode recounted how the prosecutor called the actor portraying Olivia a violent psychopath.
In 2015, nine years after my conviction for killing my abusive boyfriend, I was contacted by a production company... When I didnโt reply, the next set of letters was menacing: Weโre going to do the show with or without you. You should want to help others avoid your fate."
The goal of womenโs โtrue crimeโ shows is to make us look like violent monsters instead of victims of violence. This media operates as the carceral stateโs cultural ministerโit manipulates viewers into believing we, as survivors of abuse, should be punished for being alive."
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CapitalismIโm incarcerated in a womenโs prison. So-called โtrue crimeโ shows prey on us, alter our stories, and take advantage of our trauma.
Kwaneta Harris (The Appeal)