Attica (1974)★ 7.8/10
- Crime
- Documentary
- History
Directed by: Cinda Firestone
Written by: Cinda Firestone
In 1971, inmates at Attica State Prison seized control of D-yard and took 35 hostages after peaceful efforts for reforms failed. Attica investigates the rebellion and its bloody suppression, revealing institutionalized injustices, sanctioned dishonesty, and abuses of power.
- Original title
- Attica
- Storyline
- In 1971, inmates at Attica State Prison seized control of D-yard and took 35 hostages after peaceful efforts for reforms failed. Attica investigates the rebellion and its bloody suppression, revealing institutionalized injustices, sanctioned dishonesty, and abuses of power.
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 227
- Companies
- Attica Productions, Filmcentrum, The Criterion Channel
- Release dates
- US April 1, 1974
- SE February 25, 1975
- DK March 19, 1976
- GR October 15, 2007