Heather Ann Thompson talks about BLOOD IN THE WATER – THE ATTICA PRISON RISING OF 1971
Heather Ann Thompson talks about BLOOD IN THE WATER – THE ATTICA PRISON RISING OF 1971
At 930 last Friday morning, I had a chance to talk to Heather Ann Thompson, a history professor at the University Michigan and author of BLOOD...
Aerial View of Attica Prison During Riots
Aerial View of Attica Prison During Riots
09 Sep 1971, Attica, New York State, USA — Original caption: Attica, New York: smoke from burning buildings hangs in the air over Attica State Prison 9/9 during riot by 1,000 prisoners. prisoners took 35 hostages and beat eight other guards before releasing them. Hundreds of prisoners are gathered in the prison yard, (background). — Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS
