Solitary Confinement
Of course, there’s always going to be added elements in shows to hype up the drama. Thus, it’s not surprising to hear some of the most epic moments in Orange is the New Black are completely fictionalized. Remember in the second season when Piper (Taylor Schilling) gets sent to SHU for attacking Pennsatucky? Turns out, Piper Kerman never got sent to solitary confinement. However, she did testify in 2014 in front of Senate to eliminate solitary confinement as punishment.
Solitary Confinement
Furlough
Another huge plot point in Orange Is The New Black is Piper getting furlough when her grandmother is sick. Sadly, Piper Chapman missed her grandmother’s death, but at least she got to be home for a few days. Even more tragically, Kerman didn’t get furlough or a chance to say goodbye to her grandmother. Kerman told EW, “It’s devastating when you confront how selfish actions you’ve taken are preventing you from being there for the people who need you the most. That’s a terrible, terrible thing.”
Furlough