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Ghosts of Attica

Ghosts of Attica

DVD 2019

Offers an account of America's most violent prison rebellion, its suppression, and the days of torture that ensued. Uses newly uncovered video of the assault, interviews with eyewitnesses who've never spoken before on camera, and footage of inmates and hostages throughout their battles against the state. This film unravels a deep cover-up, and shows how the riot transformed the lives of its survivors. Includes interviews with former inmate, Frank...

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Explore Topics & Themes:
Attica Correctional Facility History
Governmental investigations New York (State) Attica
Police Complaints against New York (State) Attica
Prison riots New York (State) Attica
Torture New York (State) Attica
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Description:
1 videodisc (90 minutes) : sound, colour with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 inches
digital optical
video file DVD video region 1
polychrome
Target Audience Note:
E
Notes:
Originally produced by: Lumiere Productions, Inc., ©2001
Title from container
Edited by Tom Haneke ; photographed by Ken Druckerman ; music by Vernon Reid
Narrator, Susan Sarandon
DVD ; widescreen presentation
For private home use only
Audio tracks and subtitles in English
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
Control Number:
2773723
UPC:
854565002883
Other Authors:
Antidote Films (Firm), production company
Courtroom Television Network, production company, broadcaster
Crawford Communications, Inc., production company
Druckerman, Ken, director of photography
Haneke, Tom, editor of moving image work
Icarus Films, distributor
Lichtenstein, Brad, television producer, television director
Lumiere Productions, production company
McBaine, Amanda, television producer
Reid, Vernon, composer
Sarandon, Susan, 1946- narrator
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