As reported by Documentary Magazine, this in-depth interview with filmmakers Lucas Guilkey and JoeBill Muñoz explores The Strike, a documentary chronicling the longest prison hunger strike in California history, revealing the brutal realities of solitary confinement, the resilience of incarcerated individuals, and the broader social movement that emerged in response.

According to LA Times, The Strike is a powerful documentary featured at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, showcasing firsthand accounts of men who endured years—sometimes decades—of solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison and how their ingenuity and resilience led to a historic protest that exposed the deep flaws of the prison system.

As highlighted by KQED Forum, this episode explores The Strike, a documentary chronicling the 2013 Pelican Bay hunger strike, where nearly 30,000 California prisoners protested indefinite solitary confinement, ultimately leading to major prison policy reforms—featuring firsthand accounts from those who lived through decades of extreme isolation.

As featured by UC Berkeley, this deep-dive article highlights how The Strike was developed through the university’s Investigative Reporting Program, offering unprecedented access to state prison officials and never-before-seen footage that reveals the power dynamics and resistance behind the historic 2013 Pelican Bay hunger strike.