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The series documents a power struggle between Toral and local politicians, specifically former governor Gwendolyn Garcia , who criticized the deteriorating conditions under his management.

Toral was a former inmate himself, originally sentenced to life for drug trafficking before being released on appeal. Happy Jail

The dancing program was established in 2006 by , the former security advisor of the prison. Inspired by a scene in The Shawshank Redemption , Garcia replaced traditional exercise with synchronized dancing to pop music to improve inmate discipline and morale. The series documents a power struggle between Toral

is a 2019 Netflix documentary series directed by Emmy winner Michele Josue . It explores the complex reality behind the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) in the Philippines, a facility that gained global fame in 2007 for its viral "Thriller" dance video. 1. Origins: The "Dancing Inmates" Inspired by a scene in The Shawshank Redemption

Their performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" reached over 50 million views, making the inmates international celebrities.

The 2019 documentary series picks up a decade after the viral craze, focusing on the appointment of as the jail's new security advisor.

The program was designed to restore dignity and self-esteem to inmates while helping them cope with the trauma of incarceration. 2. The Netflix Series: A New Era of Controversy