Felon

Wade Porter, with his girlfriend Laura and son Michael, appears to lead an idyllic life. He's expanding his business and planning a wedding, enjoying the comforts of family life.

Wade's life spirals when he confronts a burglar on his lawn one night. In a desperate attempt to protect his family, he mistakenly kills the intruder with a baseball bat, leading to arrest.

Facing the consequences of his actions, Wade reluctantly accepts a plea deal after persuasion from his public defender. He pleads no contest to involuntary manslaughter and is sentenced to three years in prison.

While being transported to prison, a violent incident occurs when Danny Sampson attacks another inmate. Young gang member Snowman hides a weapon under Wade's seat, forcing him into a false confession.

As an investigation unfolds regarding the bus incident, Wade is placed in solitary confinement due to Lieutenant Jackson's decision. His clean record is ignored, marking a grim beginning to his prison stay.

Wade meets his cellmate John Smith, a life-sentenced inmate with a desire to protect him. As tensions rise in prison, John becomes an unexpected mentor for Wade, navigating the brutal environment.

In the harsh reality of the Security Housing Unit, Wade copes with daily lockdowns and violent fights during yard time. The guards take bets on these fights, creating a perilous atmosphere where survival is paramount.

Wade's imprisonment takes a toll on his family. Laura struggles with the emotional distance, while young Michael suffers from nightmares after prison visits, adding to Wade's guilt and despair.

Lieutenant Jackson, known for his brutality, uses violent tactics to manage gang conflicts within the prison. His hostile methods create further anguish for Wade and other inmates, pushing tensions to the brink.

In a cruel twist, Jackson provides false testimony that adds three years to Wade's sentence. This betrayal drives Wade into a corner, feeling compelled to engage in brutal combat in exchange for protection.

Amid the chaos, Laura returns to Wade's life, hopeful to mend their fractured relationship. This rekindling sparks Wade's resolve to expose Jackson's corruption and reclaim his life.

Working together with Laura, Wade strategizes to inform the DA about the illegal cockfights staged in prison. This could serve as leverage to reveal Jackson's corruption and obtain his freedom.

During a brutal fight, Wade refuses to kill his opponent, inciting the inmates' support against Jackson. This act of defiance signals a turning point as tensions boil over among the prisoners.

As chaos takes over, John intervenes during an explosive confrontation with Jackson. The ensuing clash results in a deadly altercation, highlighting the precarious balance of power within the prison.

The arrival of the DA, coupled with incriminating footage, leads to Wade's exoneration after fifteen months of hell. He emerges scarred yet determined, ready to rebuild his life and reunite with Laura and Michael.