A detailed history of the 1971 Attica Prison Uprising, exploring its violent events and lasting legacy.
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A detailed history of the 1971 Attica Prison Uprising, exploring its violent events and lasting legacy.
>Blood in the Water recounts the history of an infamous prison rebellion in which, on September 9, 1971, nearly 1,300 incarcerated men seized control of a major section of New York State’s Attica Prison. Over the next four days, these rebels attempted to negotiate for the release of 43 hostages, but rather than accede to their demands, New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller deployed an assault force that recaptured Attica by killing 29 rebels, 10 hostages, and seriously wounding more than 100...
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No sexual content depicted.
Extreme violence including killings, torture, and graphic injuries during prison uprising.
Minor use of strong language in historical quotes or dialogue.
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No occult or magical themes depicted.
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Strong focus on systemic injustice, prison reform, and state cover-ups.
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Pervasive themes of systemic abuse, torture, and suffering in prison context.
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