The Attica Correctional Facility rebellion, which began on September 9, 1971, saw inmates take 38 guards hostage to demand better food and living conditions. Despite immediate negotiations, the crisis escalated due to stubbornness on both sides, ultimately ending in a bloodbath when state troopers fired on the prisoners, killing several guards.
Attica
The 1971 Attica Correctional Facility riot serves as a pivotal moment in American history, with this film delving into the events leading up to the uprising, the chaos that ensued, and the lasting repercussions.
