60 Days In

About 60 Days In

60 Days In is an American documentary television series that premiered on the A&E Network, on March 10, 2016. The show follows innocent civilians who volunteer to spend 60 days in jail as undercover inmates to expose issues and provide a first-hand account of life behind bars. The series was filmed in real jails across the country with actual inmates and prison personnel.

Making / Production

The production of 60 Days In required extensive planning and coordination with local law enforcement. The participating jails had to make arrangements to protect the identities and safety of the volunteers. The show employed hidden cameras, microphones and regular camera crews that were presented as a documentary team filming about life in jail, to not arouse suspicion.

Actors

• Zachary Baker played himself. He was a Marine who wanted to understand how criminals think and operate.
• Tami Ferraiuolo played herself. She was a police officer who wanted to see what inmates go through in jail.
• Barbra Roylance Williams played herself. She was a conservative Christian who wanted to challenge her views on criminal justice.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was filmed with hidden cameras and the participants were given code phrases in case they needed to get out immediately.
• Participants were only revealed to be part of the program after their exit from jail.
• The series has since spawned two spin-off series, 60 Days In: Narcoland and 60 Days In: From Inmate to Officer.

Quotes

• "It's really a mental game in here." - Zachary Baker
• "It's a different world in there. You got to live by a different code." - Tami Ferraiuolo
• "I've learned more about myself in here than I thought I would." - Barbra Roylance Williams

Music, Soundtrack

• The series uses predominantly instrumental music to heighten the tension of the scenes.
• Rob Cairns served as the music composer for the show, providing an atmospheric soundtrack that added to the show's raw and gritty feel.