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%Begin Is 'Inmate to Roommate' Real? It's an Interesting ConceptHome > Television > Reality TVSource: A&E
' Inmate to Roommate' Offers Released Prisoners a Second ChanceBy Chrissy BobicAug. 18 2022, Published 4:09 p.m.
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There are reality shows that shed light on what happens to inmates when they arrive at prison, and there are others that explore their lives behind bars. There's even a show about romances between inmates and people on the outside.
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And now, we have A&E's Inmate to Roommate, which is exactly what it sounds like.Article continues below advertisement
What viewers are sure to wonder, however, is how real Inmate to Roommate is. The premise of the show is that soon-to-be released inmates gear up to spend the next several months of their freedom living with strangers so they can begin to acclimate to life outside of prison. If it sounds almost too wild to be real, the awkward telephone conversations and dynamics between inmates and their roomies will tell you otherwise.Source: A&E
Former inmates move in with total strangers in 'Inmate to Roommate.'Article continues below advertisement
Is ' Inmate to Roommate' real
So far, no one from the show has come forward to reveal that Inmate to Roommate is fake.
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Like any reality show, there could be parts of it that are filmed multiple times or there could be influence from producers for cast members to make certain phone calls or reveal things to other people. But it appears to be as real as reality TV gets. It's also important to keep in mind that Inmate to Roommate is on A&E, which is a network known for reality shows that are filmed in a docuseries style rather than with a dramatic flair like shows on TLC or MTV.
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It is produced by Sharp Entertainment, which is also behind shows like 90 Day Fiancé, however, so it wouldn't be a huge shock if some scenes are filmed multiple times or producers sway some of the show's participants in certain directions to elicit responses from others.Article continues below advertisement
SNEAK PEEK: Mark & Sharna get ready to pick up Bill from prison, but will it be a decision they regret? Find out during the SERIES PREMIERE of #InmateToRoommate starting Thursday at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/1MM6zml44J— A&E (@AETV) August 15, 2022 But Inmate to Roommate lets viewers in on an important part of a released inmate's journey.
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In a press release about Inmate to Roommate and 60 Days In, A&E Network's EVP and Head of Programming, Elaine Frontain Bryant, shared that "these two series expose different facets of the criminal justice system and are a tremendous addition to our slate of robust storytelling projects."Article continues below advertisement
There are real life programs similar to what ' Inmate to Roommate' viewers see
The idea behind Inmate to Roommate is part of at least one real life program which pairs released prison inmates with people willing to share their homes with them. That alone lends some credibility to the A&E series for its critics to consider.Source: A&E
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In 2019, The Homecoming Project in Alameda County, Calif. started in order to give formerly incarcerated individuals a chance to acclimate to society following their release.
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The program provides payment to those willing to share their homes and it also works closely with released inmate during the process. According to its website, "The result is a win-win. Hosts enjoy additional income while helping to rebuild lives, reunite families, and strengthen communities.
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Returnees gain a safe and stable environment to live in."Article continues below advertisement
SNEAK PEEK: Dr. Henry, a child psychiatrist, is welcoming Darquavian, an inmate completing a 7-year prison sentence, into his home. Will these roommates become lifelong friends or sworn enemies?
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Follow their journey on #InmateToRoommate, premiering 8/18 at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/Ld5jMYq62v— A&E (@AETV) August 9, 2022 The hosts and inmates in Inmate to Roommate are from all over the U.S., so they may work with other organizations or just the show's producers themselves.
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Either way, the idea seems to be the same. Watch Inmate to Roommate on Thursdays at 10 p.m.
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