San Quentin State Prison begins operations in California, later becoming the setting for the story in the movie 'Murder in the First'.
Tom Mooney, whose plight inspired the movie's themes of justice and prison conditions, was imprisoned and tried around 1916, highlighting issues of injustice and prison abuse in California.
Public awareness grows about harsh conditions in San Quentin, leading to early 20th-century discussions on prisoner treatment and legal reform that influenced the narrative of the film.
The film 'Murder in the First' directed by Marc Rocco is released, dramatizing the story of a prisoner who fought against San Quentin's brutal conditions.
Henri Young is imprisoned and sent to Alcatraz, where he experiences harsh conditions.
Henri suffers severe and inhumane treatment by guards, including extended solitary confinement.
After enduring brutal treatment, Henri Young kills a guard in self-defense at Alcatraz.
Defense attorney James Stamphill takes on Henri Young's case, aiming to expose the brutal conditions at Alcatraz.
Stamphill presents evidence of Alcatraz brutality during the trial, revealing systemic cruelty and injustice.
The court delivers a verdict on Henri Young's case, influencing prison reform conversations.
