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What makes Attica important to the anti-prison movement today?

April 26, 2017anti-prison attica movement today

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What makes Attica important to the anti-prison movement today?

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This documentary features historical materials from the Freedom Archives. Voices include: • Frank ‘Big Black’ Smith, Attica Brother and prison activist • L.D. Barkley, Attica Brother killed during the re-taking of the prison • Elizabeth Fink, attorney for the Attica Brothers • Michael Deutsch, attorney for the Attica Brothers • Historical recordings in Attica prison during the rebellion and the bloody retaking of the prison Knowing what happened in the early 1970s prison movement is essential for youth, communities of color and progressives to effectively confront today’s unprecedented prison growth. We bring you this history through the voices of the people who were there – taking young people back to a time filled with lessons for today and tomorrow.