The Attica Riot: Chaos Behind Bars
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary examining why United States' prisons are breeding grounds for violence and riots. Focuses on the 1971 uprising at New York's Attica State Prison and the 1980 riot at the New Mexico State Penitentiary, using interviews with inmates and other key players in the events, as well as archival
Cast & Crew
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Bill Kurtis
Host ("American Justice")
Film Details
Also Known As
American Justice (09/14/94), Attica Riot: Chaos Behind Bars
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1994
Production Company
A+E Networks; Kurtis Productions; Towers Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary examining why United States' prisons are breeding grounds for violence and riots. Focuses on the 1971 uprising at New York's Attica State Prison and the 1980 riot at the New Mexico State Penitentiary, using interviews with inmates and other key players in the events, as well as archival news footage.
Film Details
Also Known As
American Justice (09/14/94), Attica Riot: Chaos Behind Bars
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1994
Production Company
A+E Networks; Kurtis Productions; Towers Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
