Harrison, Arthur

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October 27, 2021

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How the Attica prison uprising started — and why it still resonates today

On Sept. 9, 1971, tensions boiled over as more than 1,000 prisoners, including Arthur Harrison, revolted, seizing 39 guards as hostages and gaining control of the prison. Documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson tells the story of the uprising in his new film, Attica.

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