Attica

synopsis

Through original interviews with former inmates, family members of the hostages, and other witnesses, ATTICA brings us back to a moment in history that resonated for decades, utilizing hundreds of hours of footage and never-before-seen archival tapes from inside the prison. The film captures the personalities, politics, emotions, and tragedy that stands as a wake-up call — then and now - about the need for prison reform and the responsibilities of justice.