Ruth Wilson Gilmore proposes a world without prisons as a necessity, intertwining her views on capitalism and racism as systems that produce 'unfreedom'. This condition leads to lives that are constrained and controlled by harmful institutional systems. The documentary showcases Gilmore in Lisbon, where she articulates that abolition involves not only the destruction of oppressive structures but also the creation of a society based on radical care and equality. Her insights affirm a transformative vision for global social justice beyond mere institutional reform.
Ruth Wilson Gilmore argues that capitalism and racism are inextricably linked, producing a condition she describes as 'unfreedom', where lives are constrained by harmful systems.
Gilmore emphasizes that abolition is not solely about dismantling institutions, but about constructing a better society rooted in radical care and global equality.
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