Tom Murton

Tom Murton was an American prison reformer and the subject of the film 'Brubaker,' where he was portrayed by Robert Redford. In the late 1960s, Murton gained notoriety for his efforts to expose and reform the corrupt and violent conditions in Arkansas's prison system, sacrificing personal comfort to improve the lives of inmates. His commitment to justice and reform made him a significant figure in the movement for prison reform in the United States.