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Ghosts of Attica

Title
Ghosts of Attica/ directed by Brad Lichtenstein.
Publication
New York, NY : First Run Icarus Films, ©2001.

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Moving imageUse in library Sc Visual DVD-1907Schomburg Center - Moving Image & Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Lichtenstein, Brad
  • Sarandon, Susan, 1946-
  • Druckerman, Ken
  • Haneke, Tom
  • Reid, Vernon
  • Lumiere Productions, production company.
  • Courtroom Television Network, production company.
  • Antidote Films (Firm), production company.
  • Crawford Communications, Inc., production company.
  • First Run/Icarus Films, film distributor.
Description
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color w black and white sequences; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Offers an account of America's most violent prison rebellion, its suppression, and the days of torture that ensued. Uses newly uncovered video of the assault, interviews with eyewitnesses who've never spoken before on camera, and footage of inmates and hostages throughout their battles against the state. This film unravels a deep cover-up, and shows how the riot transformed the lives of its survivors. Includes interviews with former inmate, Frank "Big Black" Smith, former guard Mike Smith, and others.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Documentary films.
Credits (note)
  • Producer, Brad Lichtenstein ; cinematographer, Ken Druckerman ; editor, Tom Haneke ; composer, Vernon Reid ; a Court TV co-production in association with Antidote Films & Crawford Communications.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Call Number
Sc Visual DVD-1907
OCLC
224044916
Title
Ghosts of Attica/ directed by Brad Lichtenstein.
Imprint
New York, NY : First Run Icarus Films, ©2001.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
video
Type of Carrier
videodisc
System Details
DVD.
Performer
Narrator: Susan Sarandon.
Credits
Producer, Brad Lichtenstein ; cinematographer, Ken Druckerman ; editor, Tom Haneke ; composer, Vernon Reid ; a Court TV co-production in association with Antidote Films & Crawford Communications.
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Added Author
Lichtenstein, Brad, film director.
Sarandon, Susan, 1946- narrator.
Druckerman, Ken, cinematographer.
Haneke, Tom, film editor.
Reid, Vernon, composer.
Lumiere Productions, production company.
Courtroom Television Network, production company.
Antidote Films (Firm), production company.
Crawford Communications, Inc., production company.
First Run/Icarus Films, film distributor.
Publisher No.
7 Icarus Films
Research Call Number
Sc Visual DVD-1907
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