Manning’s Madhouse is an emotional, spiritual, and psychological journey through Alice’s childhood, growing up in the ‘60s in Cleveland, Ohio. Life was at times traumatic, and at times, hilarious. Alice combines memories with historical events, while revealing the sibling relationship that shaped her life.

Two women in prison for life are befriended by a prison volunteer. Through their dialogue, we discover the tangled web of abuse, addiction, and love that lies at the heart of their stories.