Prison Riot - Charles S. Dutton's Story

I am watching reruns of the 90's sitcom Roc and noticed they are in a Baltimore row house. I googled Charles S. Dutton and found out he is a Baltimore native.

This guy has been an acting powerhouse my whole life so when he popped up on HLOTS, I knew I was in for a treat. I never imagined he was pulling from his own life experience because he excels in every role.

In 1968 when he was 17, he stabbed a man in a street fight claiming self-defense. He served seven and a half years in prison.

Knowing that he pulled from his own life experience makes the episode hit a little differently. I'm proud of the guy for making something great out of his life. Hopefully other formerly incarcerated individuals can be inspired by his success.