Titicut Follies

Titicut Follies offers a harrowing glimpse into the lives of inmates at the Bridgewater State Prison for the Criminally Insane in Massachusetts. Capturing the harsh realities of institutional life, the documentary exposes the unsettling treatment they receive from guards, social workers, and psychiatrists. Through unflinching footage, it reveals the dehumanizing conditions within the facility, prompting a critical examination of mental health care and the justice system. This groundbreaking work remains a powerful commentary on the intersection of mental illness and societal neglect.