Michael Montgomery
Reporter for Reveal who has been covering Pelican Bay for 20 years. Teamed up with the PBS film The Strike to tell the inside story of the prison resistance movement.
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Sep 13, 2025 • 51min
The Strike That Broke a Supermax Prison
Michael Montgomery, a veteran reporter at Reveal, joins former inmates Jack Morris and Farouk Salvant to explore the harrowing realities of Pelican Bay State Prison. They discuss Jack's transformative hunger strike against prolonged solitary confinement that ignited the largest protest in U.S. history. Farouk shares his painful experiences of isolation, illuminating the psychological toll on inmates. Together, they reveal the flaws in the prison system and the fight for dignity and reform, forging a narrative of resilience and solidarity.
Mar 29, 2025 • 51min
The Strike That Broke a Supermax Prison
Jack Morris, a former inmate turned prison reform advocate, discusses his transformative journey from Pelican Bay's supermax prison to freedom. He recounts the harrowing experience of long-term solitary confinement and its impact on inmates. Alongside investigative reporter Michael Montgomery, they unveil the historic hunger strike led by inmates to combat inhumane conditions. Together, they highlight the unity formed among diverse prisoners and the significant reforms that arose from their courageous fight against oppression.
