An asylum. Exposés. Inhumane conditions. A pioneer journalist.

The harrowing story of Nellie Bly, the female journalist in the late 1800's who went out of her way to report on rumors of corruption on the "insane asylum" on Blackwell's Island. Let's discuss Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (starring Christina Ricci and Judith Light) and her 10 days uncovering the truth.

This is where truth and entertainment intersect. Let's get wicked.

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