In Phoenix, Arizona, under Sheriff Joe Arpaio, inmates endure year-round outdoor conditions in military surplus tents, stripped of privileges like TV, coffee, and cigarettes. Some women join a chain gang voluntarily, while others do so to avoid further punishment. Regardless of their motivations, all fifteen women commit to a grueling 30-day labor stint, chained together for public view. Led by Chain Leader Kylie Marks, they intensify their marching practice. Yet, the majority of their Thanksgiving break is spent confined to small cells. This harsh justice, not universally seen as fair, offers a unique glimpse into 21st-century America.

In Phoenix, Arizona, under Sheriff Joe Arpaio, inmates endure year-round outdoor conditions in military surplus tents, stripped of privileges like TV, coffee, and cigarettes. Some women join a chain gang voluntarily, while others do so to avoid further punishment. Regardless of their motivations, all fifteen women commit to a grueling 30-day labor stint, chained together for public view. Led by Chain Leader Kylie Marks, they intensify their marching practice. Yet, the majority of their Thanksgiving break is spent confined to small cells. This harsh justice, not universally seen as fair, offers a unique glimpse into 21st-century America.