What We Learnt Filming Maximum Security Inmates - Behind The Scenes & Updates

[@CNAInsider]

WATCH full episodes of CNA's Inside Maximum Security: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnvUg4OvmLyIesk

[@Its_a_me_WSA]

You know this has been a huge success when even Netflix has picked it up as a show you can stream on their platform

[@bobafett5757]

Really Netflix picked this up ?

[@carrolus1]

Enjoyed the series. Did wonder how things were going for the prisoners. Glad they are moving along well. From Australia

[@MrAtomUniverse]

They show the beautiful side of stuff only , ours when comparing to europe standard, ours is more like a communist jail style

[@nurhamizan9859]

@@MrAtomUniverse Yup in Malaysia the prison will have matress for the prisoner

[@Zior888]

@carrolus1 yes singapore prison is very clean. Officers in there will make sure that inmates do not waste their time inside. The lazy and problematic ex-convicts will say the documentary is not what it is. Ignore their comments because there are quite a few condemn inmates. Some are foreigners too who are extremely condemned

[@lady253]

A follow up on the inmates! Looking forward to that! Hoping CNA does more human interest And good series such as these.very nice and heart warming.🙂

[@deathism]

I have to say this. Of all local media outlets, CNA produces some of the best content. It's jam packed with information that sometimes I wished that the videos were longer. hahaha. Very well done!

[@aclp003]

Really enjoyed this series! As an educator, I think it is also useful for our young ones in primary & secondary schools to watch this series. Hopefully, it will deter them from embarking on unlawful paths. I will definitely let my toddler watch this series once he is older. Thank you so much for the hard work into this program! Appreciate much!

[@NickanM]

Absolutely. I also belive that mugshots of severe drug abusers taken during several years should be shown, like they do in the US. I really recommend that you search for it. The decline and rapid aging of these poor souls is truly shocking. If you check it up, please answer me and tell me what you think about doing it!

[@MrHei913]

Can also educate the young ones on how to handle the emotional burden if their parents are in jail or their classmates parents are in jail

[@cslee7114]

Exactly.. I made my 3 kids watch the series. Other than tat, wonderful documentary done.

[@victoriaregina8344]

As a parent, if i find out a teacher shows this to my children i will sue.

[@kf510]

@@victoriaregina8344 LOL what's wrong with you. Use your brain, what laws have been broken for showing a documentary that is screened on national tv? go away troll

[@agnusborealis9362]

I applaud SG govt for treating the inmates with respect & dignity. No matter how much wrong theyve done, it doesnt take away their inalienable right to be treated as a human being. Keep it up!

[@vaisravana2092]

This. Of course, for the sake of society I guess we need to punish criminals. Might be nice, in a way, if we could move past such sentiments, but we are all humans, myself included. Also, obviously, we need to lock people up if they pose a danger to society. No way around that. But that being said, I never saw a point in treating inmates very badly.(not to say they should live in luxury either ofc) I mean the key thought really should be to reduce risk of them committing new crimes once they get out, and as such, even for purely pragmatic reasons they should be treated humanely... The better prepared they are and the more perspectives they have once they get out, the better for all of us. Cuz that guy who is in a cell now WILL be someone's neighbour further down the line.

[@dawndy8038]

Can't wait for the follow up documentaries. You did well, really, you all did. Thank You for such a wondrous documentary♡♡

[@jlim197]

Thanks for the update! Really appreciate the staff and crew behind the scenes working hard to create such a great documentary that really humanises the inmates and prison staff. One of the best CNA Insider series so far :)

[@enyalasala4626]

I'm so happy to hear that the inmates and the dedicated staff (producers, security guards, counsellors, teachers, psychologists etc) had a great and pleasant time working on the series! It's a win-win situation for us viewers and it adds a layer of joy to know that the positive work done inside is now being extended to the outside through this series. Will be waiting eagerly for the follow up! Thank you for all the hard work

[@peidanzhok]

Bravo to everyone who made this possible. From the inmates, to the prison officers to the CNA team. Thank you for humanising everyone. 🙏

[@frenchgirl75000]

Bonjour, C'est la meilleure série sur le milieu carcérale que j'ai vu. Merci de nous avoir expliqué l'envers du décor et nous avoir donné des nouvelles des détenus. Franchement je suis épatée du fonctionnement de la prison rien à voir avec les prisons françaises qui sont sales, très peu de programmes proposés pendant la détention, difficile accès aux soins... Bonne continuation aux détenus après leur libération, croyez en vous, prenez soin de vous, mes respects au personnel pénitencier. Merci à l'équipe de tournage. Salutations de France 🇫🇷🙌🏿

[@Fledermausmann]

Really hope they do a follow up series. Also wishing the inmates well. I hope they find their peace and are able to function fully as members of society...

[@janessakoh860]

So glad to hear there’s going to be a follow up! Looking forward to it!

[@mozillamonster]

Looking forward to the follow up on the inmates. The series really showed the human side of the prison services and the inmates themselves. Really rooting for them!

[@tanmiguel4570]

Really love CNA's documentary and this series really takes the cake. The humanizing of the inmates, prison officers and prison environment really helped to put things into perspective, to show that people in the system are not just numbers or objects. Like all published media, i do wonder how much are not shown in the videos..are there situations or things that cannot be shown.

[@jasminetan0506]

Super duper good series ! I hope this series will bring you international award ! Well done to production team , SPF and special-mention to the featured inmates !

[@tohqianhui7276]

Really enjoyed the series can't wait for the follow up on the inmates episodes! Hope to see that CNA insider can also film what's behind the scene of CNB officer and special needs educators on a day to day basis of their working life to share with the community about their tough work

[@faqihsabri9322]

YESSSSSS NEW SERIESSSS!!!!!!! lets goooooooo was so sad it ended in 4 episodes but hearing a season 2 is coming, beyond excited!

[@charmainelau8332]

Great work by the CNA crew and SPS officers! Very touching when I watched the series and can't wait for the sequel on how the inmates are doing. Happy to hear all of them doing well!

[@desireeactionz]

Looking forward to the followup series! A big thumbs up to all the staff involved in the production of this series. A great eye opener, definitely one of the best documentaries from CNA!

[@johnchua9387]

Looking forward to seeing the follow up series. Many thanks to the hard working prison staff and the production crew. Last but not least we'll wishes to the featured inmates.

[@clarissatang5045]

Thank you CNA Insider and the Singapore Prison Services for this very educational and insightful documentary that helped us understand more about what happens inside the prison. I enjoyed this series very much and I'm excited for more of such series to come.

[@MrSebastianJOh]

Thank you to all involved for sharing behind the curtains. Definitely look forward to a follow up series of "life in community".

[@bryanloo5722]

Well done CNA! Thank you for the many well thought through and well filmed documentaries!

[@prisscillaaaaa]

Enjoyed the series and the follow up with the producers! It was insightful to learn and know how things were done in prison service. Looking forward to the updates with the inmates!

[@thethrillofpattaya8404]

***Great series!*** The jails & prisons in The US are literally VIOLENT INSANE ASYLUMS! No attention to the actual well-being of the prisoners. Watching how you guys are running things there...You are giving the inmates Every Opportunity to NOT re-offend!

[@annieparker9102]

I was so glad to see a prison system that actually is about reform not just punishment, it puts the British system to shame, thank you for this, much love from England xx

[@rinlivinthezone1547]

Love this!! Thank you so much for this series and for sharing an update on the inmates!

[@BenCho8338]

I am thoroughly touched by the series. And yes, I am rooting for all the inmates featured or not featured! You guys can do it! My special admiration and respect to staff in the Prison Services and all those who are involved in helping our inmates. So so grateful for people like you - Captains and beacons of lives shining brightly for our inmates! And thank you CNA for producing this amazing series, you guys are amazing in capturing key moments which is the highlight for me in this series! Keep up the good work!

[@paulknightsmokey73]

I'm from England, thought the production was amazing. The prison service have a lot of good practices in place and a level of phycological and mental health care the British prison services should emulate. My father served many sentences from 5 to 15 years. He was never offered such things. MANY MANY THANKS.😁

[@narainloga2936]

Awesome series CNA! Well done to the entire team. Would also be great if they could feature the prison officer's life. As in what to they do before and after they go to work and how does their job impact their personal life. This would encourage and give a better understanding to young generations whom are interested/considering working for Changi Prison.

[@Mages84]

A very unique and splendid series. A much needed perspective of prison life in Singapore. Especially so when the whole world frets over caning for serious offences and such. I hope to see many episodes of the featured people and how they integrate into society. Let's remember that everyone is capable of mistakes. It is up to us through positive support to live better and meaningfully

[@richieh2006]

I love this little series. You just feel bad for their situation but they all seem to be such a lovable little bunch. I hope they don't re-offend and make good choices going forward. My favourite is Boon. I just want to give him a hug! 😅

[@ivannismeveryday]

Really good series! Thank you to all the crew and SPS for all the hardwork in this! Looking forward to the follow-up series!

[@pyingsien]

Thanks for filming and producing this! I think its one of the best series. I hope theres for of such !

[@wuww87]

Love these series, well done to all those involved in the making!

[@TmTrinidad35968]

The very well documented candid scenes plus good camera work is very evident. The full cooperation and candidness of the inmate participants contributed a lot to highlighting the difficulties, struggles and pains they went through with their families. The prison staff also did well in doing their jobs. I like the detailed showing of rhe entire process leading to an inmate's eventual freedom and life beyond prison bars. It shows much hope. As a passive viewer, you eventually become an involved viewer and you eagerly follow each inmate's personal journey, empathizing with him all the way. Congratulations CNA for a well done documentary. Glad to know that a Filipina was at the helm of this fine work.

[@redentorreyes1494]

What made really surprise is that the prison in Singapore is very humane unlike in other countries. There, they educate and conduct psychological training for the inmates to change and learn to realize what they had done and how to be morally upright. This is a very heartwarming experience though just watching here but you can really feel the peaceful environment at the prison.

[@yennykim7113]

I am looking forward to more updates or a series!! Really enjoyed watching the episodes

[@tangledshoelace4726]

This is so interesting!! I sincerely wish the best for those who are being released. To go from a structured environment to one that isn't has to be a real challenge!! Remember who you are and where you're going, and where you have been!!🙏🙏❤🇺🇸😊

[@amirdomani8178]

CNA needs to do about inmates who just got in the system. And how ex inmates life changes after their time in prison. The series were really interesting to a johorean malaysian which always hear about the prison stories and myths. Really enjoyed this. Kudos CNA! keep up the good documentaries coming.

[@bobafett5757]

*Well done and hats off to all the crews and everyone involved in making this groundbreaking amazing documentary indeed its one of the best ever produced by CNA Insider*

[@r.shufiyati9403]

CNA documentaries never fail to amaze me! Can't wait for the follow up video!

[@balletdancerfromrussia8056]

I am from HK.The 1st Singapore documentary I watched is this one.Really high quality!

[@wongxinhao1996]

Happy to hear Iskandar is pursuing his diploma in prison. He has a bright future ahead of him!

[@nancywan1360]

Wonderful and insightful series. Inmates are well taken care of. Thanks to the CNA and the prison teams.

[@raizanong]

One of the best Singapore made documentaries I have ever watched!

[@patchupat]

I enjoyed this series, it’s well done.. and to be honest compared to many prisons around the world, Sg prison is more like a rehab centre with psychologists and education opportunities at hand.. just watch Locked Up Abroad.. and this prison is like a luxury. Wish the inmates luck and all the best! They’re not bad people just troubled and made bad choices! Everyone makes mistakes!

[@raymondleongdiva]

I watched and it brought tears to my eyes. To the inmates keep the faith. You be fine ... I am sure alot of us are rooting for you. No one judges you only god does and if I know him... He still loves you regardless if u believe him or not.

[@frankieteo6659]

Thanks for the update. I have been following this documentary. Keep up the good work and progress everyone. God Bless and cheers.. From Kuching, Sarawak.

[@shawneng4029]

Keep up the amazing work producers and team. This is to me world class production! I enjoy it a lot!

[@konachan01]

I wish all the inmates the very best.

[@nikkicheng25]

Omg i can’t wait for the follow up series! Excited and looking forward ❤️‍🔥

[@adachopra5826]

Thanks for the update!!!! Looking forward to the new series 💓💓

[@WujuLickMe]

Probably one of my goal right now after I finish my college degree is to manage to get an TELF Certificate and get accepted to work as a prison teacher in Singapore. Since because of this documentary it's surely give me a new path that I wanted to go. And hoping share it to my country someday that even prisoner need some care especially psychological one.

[@jiarui1312]

Can't wait for another follow up series on the inmates by cna.... and I'm happy that Graceson and Boon Keng made it and Iskandar is doing well in his studies and i hope he can grad with a degree in near future, this time he has done his family proud... and Khai hang it there!!!! U will be release in no time!!!!

[@ht6856]

Yet another amazing series from CNA Insider. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@joe_tipakuah4880]

Hi im from Sarawak, Malaysia.I enjoyed the series of Inside Maximum Security in the Singapore Prison Service.In the year 2010 I visited a prison back in our state, Sarawak known as Borneo Heights Prison in the capital city of Sarawak, Kuching.At that time we're in a school visiting trip.The procedure compared to SPS also the same where visitors were not allowed to bring valueable and sharp items to the prison complex.Its hard to leave your phone at the entrance area due to safety reason but its neccesary to ensure we're safe.The inmates who we met during the visit were the most behaviourous one with no disciplinary problems.They shared their past criminal life and tell us the hell living in the prison cell.He said that living in a small room with a thin mattress, a pit toilet and only basic items had broke his past behaviour and made him a human again.The most scary thing that I saw in the prison although through the video is the execution chamber where people were sentenced to death, and the cane punishment, including the segregation cell where dangerous inmates were put in for some disciplinary offence.Love from Sarawak, Malaysia!!

[@myabahismyhero3435]

All the way iskandar!!! I really hope you do well in your studies, complete your degree in logistics, and come out a magnificent contribution to society and to your family. Can see the special bond you have with your mum and your sis. And congratulations on getting C6 for your english!!!! An accomplishment you should really be proud of 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💯💯💯

[@tocalvary9457]

Rooting for these guys! Can’t wait to watch the next series!

[@nwunyev1442]

I hope Captain Muthan got his well deserved raise. He's such a wonderful soul😍

[@sgmei]

Even my mum who rarely watches television now got hooked to this series just by simply watching the trailer after it got dubbed in Mandarin and aired on Channel U. I previously had completed the series on KZbin but re-watched with her again cause it's just very interesting. She's hoping for it to have a follow up series!

[@truelife8103]

The stories of the inmates are really very touching.. I hope the inmates who are released will continue to stay positive and do their level best to do good to themselves and to the society.. I also hope that continuous physiological support will be given to inmates after their reentry to the society,at least for another one year or so since it is always a challenging period for them to be reintegrated to the world outside.

[@alexia4685]

Yesss looking forward to the follow series!!!!🤩 kudos to everyone involved in the filming of this series

[@leong16]

Love this series! Looking forward to the future release!

[@arissajoan]

Even Netflix also got this documentary starting on 28 April!!

[@aizatahmad5637]

we love the series! looking forward for more seasons episodes like this! CNA insider thank you!

[@shuzhenlabrum6637]

I enjoyed the series so much! The crew team members ROCK! I wish all the best to the inmates.

[@guruchoykokkee]

Excellent documentary. Wishing them well and success in all future endeavours. Winter always turns to spring. 加油加油power power 💪💪💪

[@redentorreyes1494]

Personally, I really appreciate the treatments of the police officers and Officials toward the inmates. They even educate them and also giving trainings as well so that they won't go back and will make a new life.

[@reneeandmitchhardman6326]

Have been watching the series from Australia via the CNA KZbin channel; it’s wonderful to see how your prisoners are treated by staff and other prisoners……..I know Singapore is a very strict nation and it’s good to see that although the prisoners have broken rules and ended up serving time it’s excellent to see them get through the sentence and make the best of the chances they have upon release.

[@chay5857]

solute you CNA💯. this is one of the best documentaries that i have ever watched. from part 1-4 was the best.

[@twt4912]

Amazing series, good job CNA!

[@vanessameow1872]

Omg I can’t wait and I enjoy it a lot from the series. ❤️

[@carol.t]

Well done to all. It is a very good documentary. Behind the scene lots of hard work and preparations. Thanks for sharing us the true storied. Really an eye opening series that I ever watched. Look forward to have more episodes to come!

[@MVIM199x]

I really enjoyed and appreciated this series looking forward to the feature series

[@beezlebub9]

And it’s been sold to Netflix. great job CNA!

[@anchan485]

I really enjoyed this series, thank you for giving different insight!

[@browncony3897]

Pretty hooked to this series on Max Security Prison by CNA. Most of the inmates featured in this series are no different from us. Graceson and Boon Keng were also interviewed by Bluebird series. Even the Prison Officers were interviewed. Very moved by the life stories of these inmates and the professionalism of these Prison Officers. I think these Prison Officers 👮‍♀️ suffer a lot too. Kudos to them. ❤ I think it’s not easy for Boon Keng to have to give maintenance to his ex wife and still to maintain a living. A lot of girls think graceson is very handsome. Hope they are doing well.

[@Pierceyip]

Keep up the good work SPS and CNA. Hope to see the follow up series soon. From Melbourne Australia.

[@strawberriko]

This was such a great series! Thanks to the hard work of the staff and thank you to the inmates who were open to sharing

[@eddy-currents]

I would love a follow up series, it'd be awesome :)

[@maybelynlee-shen8272]

Love the CNA insider. Keep up the good work.

[@Bonbon-C]

Best documentary series I have seen this year. I have watched all 7 (4+3) episodes. It was just gives you so much hope that people can do really change if they so want to. With a lot of guidance and a humane way of treating incarcerated individuals, anyone can have a second chance in life.

[@taffilicious]

Way to go , love the series and really proud !

[@MDroid-bn6eb]

Do a follow-up feature on SGT Muthan also leh… so did he get his pay raise?? -From Sembawang, England.

[@chloec9337]

enjoyed the series! hope you guys will have a part 2!

[@thomaskhoo803]

Kudos to the producer, teammates and the Singapore Prison (The PR and Superintendent, inasmuch as Sgt.Muthan -Thumbs up!) for making this (real-life) documentary turned into a reality and a "heartwarming" testimonies from all these repented inmates = Hey, of course, they're still human, aren't they? One top of that, they have to be treated fair and square vis-à-vis the moment they've already returned into society, along with a granted "second" chance. Another round of immense of applause!!! 👏👍👍👏(Keep it coming, and please keeping the fire burns ya!!❤‍🔥🔥🔥) May God bless the organisation of "CNA Insider", your loved ones and having a blissful and fabulous of 2023, Amen~! 🙏🥰 ps. One of the most "emotional junctures" which made my tears rolled during the part.4/4 - this be far, would supersede the Oscar awards for coming many many decades, whereby Mr Ang Graceson was having a "limitation of 15mins duration" with her elder daughter: Daughter: "Hello" Dad: "How're you?" Daughter: "....Papa...." 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 (I would be weeping too, if I were the crew member during the video recording too) (Luke 15:11-32) Every living creatures on this planet Earth who deserves a second chance thru our God who had sent down his one and only begotten Son: Jesus, 2000yrs ago, who willingly to die on the cross in order to redeem our sins, insofar as, Mr Graceson, notwithstanding.

[@hd9g]

CNA insider evolving into something similar to BBC documentaries. Great job !

[@ongboonguan2989]

Excellent series, keep up the good work!

[@Claudia-xp6ux]

yesyes second series please ! is so eye opening and meaningful. i cant wait !

[@tommyshadow.]

Imo, by far the best series in the channel and my favourite officer, Sergeant Muhuthan 👍🏼 08:00

[@emmaatieno8221]

Hats off to the prison management. You treat the inmates with respect.

[@emailck]

Thank you, I watch it together with my son and we both learn and grow together ❤

[@sohtrevor8510]

Definitely would love a follow up series!

[@Potomacstud]

superb insight ...well done CNA

[@19rayrayray90]

Somehow we feel like they're our family. We all rooting for them.

[@HouseofPrado]

Great work CNA! Love the series a lot ◡̈

[@Pumpkinpumpkin24]

This is the best documentary, applauded to all the crew 🎉