Brittney Griner compares Russian prison experience to current ICE enforcement in United States

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner drew backlash after vowing to "hunt" down ICE agents during a City Hall event tied to new ICE OUT legislation. (Credit: WTXF)

WNBA star Brittney Griner believes her new documentary about her time imprisoned in Russia compares to the current situation in the United States.

With ICE agents cracking down on immigration in major cities across the country, Griner told The Hollywood Reporter she hopes her 30 for 30 documentary, which premieres at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival Tuesday night and will air later this year on ESPN, will "shed some light" on what the country could become "if we keep letting this happen.

"Right now, we’re in a very bad place, especially with everything that’s going on in Minnesota and just across our country," Griner told the outlet. "I definitely think people will understand a little bit more now and be able to see some comparisons."

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) grabs a rebound in front of Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner, right, during the second half in Arlington, Texas, June 9, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Titled "The Brittney Griner Story," the documentary by Alexandria Stapleton will show what Griner went through in her 10 months as a Russian prisoner, which included time in a penal colony known for its brutal conditions.

Stapleton also agrees with Griner’s point of view about the film.

"When we started, so much of BG’s story was still very foreign," Stapleton added. "And now to rewatch it and be in the midst of everything that’s exploding in Minnesota and all throughout the United States, it’s crazy. I hope people can watch this story and see it as a cautionary tale … almost knock some sense