Prison Wives Club

About Prison Wives Club

'Prison Wives Club', released in 2014, is a fascinating reality television series that exposes the daily lives of women whose partners are serving long-term imprisonment. These women form an alliance, a 'club', to obtain emotional and moral support to navigate their unique lifestyles. As they face stigma, loneliness, and financial difficulties, the club helps strengthen their bonds and offers a new perspective on relationships, family, and love.

Making / Production

Produced by Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher from Bodega Pictures, this series tells a compelling and complex story of women making sacrifices for their significant others behind bars. Since its release, it has delivered mixed responses from the audience for its vivid presentation of the reality of living with a loved one in prison.

Actors

• Ana: Ana is having the hardest time dealing with her partner's incarceration. Despite her emotional struggles, she adds depth to the show with her honest portrayal.
• LaQuisha: LaQuisha showcases strength and gritty resolve as she faces adversity, making her a key player in the show.
• Kate: Kate is another club member battling loneliness, depression, and financial hardship. Her performance on the show is both moving and relatable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• A surprising fact about the reality show is that it was filmed in Washington State, and not California, where most American reality shows are filmed.
• The storylines are not fictionalized or exaggerated. The events in Prison Wives Club reflect the lives of real people and their experiences.

Awards

Despite its interesting premise and personal stories, 'Prison Wives Club' did not receive any official awards.

Quotes

• "We are anyone else. We just fell in love with someone who committed a crime.” - LaQuisha
• "Just because they’re behind bars doesn't mean we stop loving them.” - Ana
• "Life's tough. But it's tougher if you're stupid.” - Kate

Music, Soundtrack

• Given the fact that this is a reality television series, there's no set soundtrack. However, the uses of relevant background music during intense or emotional scenes greatly enhance the overall viewing experience.