Lorton: Prison of Terror

630 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast,Washington DC 20002

16 April, 2022

Description

This is a documentary about the notorious Lorton prison that housed D.C. inmates from 1910 to 2001. Stories from men that served over 20yrs in Lorton prisons give detailed description about life inside of it. Everyone involved, including the filmmakers themselves (Karim Mowatt, Eyone Williams & Sean Branch) either served time in Lorton or was a regular visitor to loved ones there. The 1hr. and 20 minute documentary takes us back to the War of 1812 up to the closing of the prisons in 2001. Saturday April 16th: Doors open at 3 p.m. Show begins 3:30 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Q&A from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the cast who are all ex-prisoners, guards or visitors. Food and beverage are available. Come and enjoy this documentary in comfortable reclining seats at the new Draft House Theaters on Rhode Island Ave. Parking: There is underground parking coming off of Rhode Island ave coming up towards the theater. (see attachment) Please validate at the Box Office within 30 minutes of arriving, for up to 4 hours of complimentary parking. Please do not pay on the app or use the pay station as this will invalidate the aforementioned offer. Sponsored by: #DCorNothing www.DCorNothing.com @WeAreDCNatives