Life Behind Bars...The Film

The Parole Board has been working on a film project for a number of years.  Most INMATES are aware of this as we have eluded to this project occasionally over the years.  In fact, last year, we released a teaser-trailer for the film and received a lot of positive feedback and interest. 
                      
Although things may appear to have gone radio-silent with respect to the film, rest assured that still waters run deep.  Behind the scenes, The Parole Board has been involved with meeting after meeting in order to bring the film to completion.  Meetings with production companies, directors, lawyers, distribution companies, sponsors and investors seem to consume the majority of our days. But, this is a good thing as it means we are moving in the right direction. 

The film's concept is centered around the service industry life in Dallas, Texas. We will follow around, interview and document the lives of certain Dallas INMATES. Particularly, the film will focus on INMATES that fall into one of three categories: 1) lifers, 2) daywalkers and 3) daydreamers.  The idea is to show the world who we, as INMATES, truly are.

We are about to finish up the pre-production phase of the film and begin the production phase.  This is where you, the INMATES, come into play.  We would like to get feedback, ideas, thoughts, questions, comments and suggestions about the film.  This film is for the INMATES and thus, your thoughts are important to us. 

Therefore, next Monday, May 12, 2014 we would like to invite you to join The Parole Board at Club 8 (2645 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75234) for a White Board Session gathering.  We will start the event at 5:00 p.m. with drinks and give INMATES a chance to socialize with one another.  Thereafter, we will explain to you more about the film and what our vision is.  After that, we will open up the floor to you so that you can ask questions and give us input about what you'd like to see in the film. 

After the White Board Session gathering, we are going to being the production phase of the film.  Here is a general schedule of the upcoming events leading to the release of the film itself later this year:

• May 12, 2014 - White Board Session at Club 8
• June 1, 2014 - Pool Party/Filming Launch at Club 8
• July 2014 - Mixology Riot
• August 2014 - Comedy Riot featuring Justin Foster
• September 24, 2014 - Battle of the Bands Riot at Gas Monkey
• October 2014 - 86 Breast Cancer Scavenger Hunt
• November 19, 2014 - Red Carpet Movie Premier at Club 8

As we work out more of the details for these events, we will update you.  We hope to see you all at the White Board Session next Monday.  TOAST!

Perks of the Job

One of the best perks of running Life Behind Bars is meeting so many great people.  The INMATES are awesome.  And when it comes to drinking, they throw down.  On Wednesday night, The Warden and I planned to visit a few INMATES at their bars. 

We started at Whiskey Cake in Plano around 8:00 p.m.  Joanna Howard was bartending and The Warden and I began drinking face eraser shots (mind eraser - sub rumple for vodka).  After a couple of those, we proceeded into Addison.  The first stop once we were there was The Muckey Duck (formerly Zen).  Justin Foster was behind the bar, which always makes for an amusing bar experience.  For those of you that aren't in the know, Justin is a comedian.  Naturally, we had several laughs.  And, another face eraser. 

After that, we headed over to Champps to see Alexis Rolon.  She proceeded to buy us another face eraser.  She's cool like that.  Another INMATE, Skylar Rain, who is new to LBB, met us at Champps.  Unfortunately, I cannot recall whether or not he had a face eraser.  I know that he had a shot, but my memory fails me as to what kind of shot it was.  Or, perhaps it's not so much the memory failing as the alcohol working.

The next stop was Dukes Original Roadhouse, where the Mendoza sisters were working.  A large group of INMATES were rioting (partying) there, so we wanted to join in the festivities.  By the time we arrived, the party had already departed.  We spoke with Melissa Mendoza and she said the group relocated to The Back 9.  Shockingly, we didn't have a shot Dukes. 

The Back 9 was the last stop of the evening, where INMATE Michael "Lucky" Peters was tending bar.  When The Warden and I strolled through the door, there were approximately 20 INMATES boozing it up.  It's hard to describe the atmosphere, but picture some kind of reunion party, where people haven't seen each other in a long time.  That's a perfect excuse to drink excessively and act a fool.  The only thing is, the INMATES see each other all the time!  The INMATES just know how to have a great time..night after night.  And they wasted no time buying us shots so that we could partake in those reindeer games. 

Before I knew it, everyone was feeling toasty and crazy shit was happening.  The Warden was absolutely smashed and walking around with a scarf covering his face, thus giving a new meaning to face eraser; Danille Pirtle was asked to leave because she couldn't keep her head up, so we had to carry her to a car so she could sleep; Alexis and I were judging a bikini contest; and AJ Hammel passed out, pissed himself and was surrounded by people in panda bear costumes.  All in all, it was a great night.  I love the INMATES!