Blood in the Water
Heather Ann Thompson · Penguin Random House
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1971 · Attica, New York
The Attica prisoners, hostages & families
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Prisoners at Attica took hostages during a September 1971 uprising over prison conditions. The state’s armed retaking killed prisoners and hostages and was followed by decades of disputes over accountability and compensation. Heather Ann Thompson’s Blood in the Water investigates the uprising and the experiences of survivors and families.
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Blood in the Water
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Unveiling the long-hidden story of the Attica prison takeover
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