Teach Our Children
Synopsis
This film focuses on the historic 1971 Attica prison rebellion in upstate New York. It targets the conditions that caused prisoners to take drastic steps toward securing their basic rights. The film questions the reactions of prison warden Oswald, New York governor Nelson Rockefeller and President Nixon, as well as the death of 31 inmates and prison guards from bullets fired by the National Guard. Through on-site footage taken during and following the rebellion, and follow-up interviews with inmates, this film relates a powerful message concerning prisoner's rights and provides an important historical document. A Third World Newsreel production about the 1971 rebellion at Attica State Prison.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Choy, Susan Robeson
- Original Title
- Teach Our Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- Third World Newsreel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Choy, Susan Robeson
Susan Robeson, Christine Choy
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Choy
Director
Susan Robeson
Producer
Christine Choy
Producer
Susan Robeson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Teach Our Children about?
This film focuses on the historic 1971 Attica prison rebellion in upstate New York. It targets the conditions that caused prisoners to take drastic steps toward securing their basic rights. The film questions the reactions of prison warden Oswald, New York governor Nelson Rockefeller and President Nixon, as well as the death of 31 inmates and prison guards from bullets fired by the National Guard. Through on-site footage taken during and following the rebellion, and follow-up interviews with inmates, this film relates a powerful message concerning prisoner's rights and provides an important historical document. A Third World Newsreel production about the 1971 rebellion at Attica State Prison.
Who directed Teach Our Children?
Teach Our Children was directed by Christine Choy, Susan Robeson.
Who stars in Teach Our Children?
The principal cast of Teach Our Children includes Not specified.
When was Teach Our Children released and how long is it?
Teach Our Children was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 36m.