In Phoenix Arizona Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio Inmates Endure Yearround Outdoor Conditions In Military Surplus Tents Stripped Of Privileges Like Tv Coffee And Cigarettes Some Women Join A Chain Gang Voluntarily While Others Do So To Avoid Further Punishment Regardless Of Their Motivations All Fifteen Women Commit To A Grueling 30day Labor Stint Chained Together For Public View Led By Chain Leader Kylie Marks They Intensify Their Marching Practice Yet The Majority Of Their Thanksgiving Break Is Spent Confined To Small Cells This Harsh Justice Not Universally Seen As Fair Offers A Unique Glimpse Into 21stcentury America
