Summaries

This unnervingly vivid dive into the 1971 uprising from Emmy® winning director Stanley Nelson sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system and highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later.

Survivors, observers, and expert government officials recount the 1971 uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility. The violent five-day standoff between mostly Black and Latino inmates and law enforcement gripped America then, and highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later.—SHOWTIME

Drawing on the experiences and recollections of those who were there, this Oscar-nominated documentary tells the story of the famous prison rebellion on its 50th anniversary. In the fall of 1971, tensions between inmates and guards at the Attica Correctional Facility are at an all-time high. On the morning of September 9, it all comes to a head when inmates erupt into one of the largest U.S. prison riots ever witnessed.

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Keywords
  • prison
  • police officer
  • riot
  • prison riot
  • prison life
Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Jan 26, 2022
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Official sites SHOWTIME
Production companies Topic Studios Firelight Films Showtime Documentary Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 56m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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