Attica
Synopsis
Follows the largest prison uprising in US history, conducting dozens of new interviews with inmates, journalists, and other witnesses.
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Attica Official Trailer (2021) | SHOWTIME Documentary FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Traci A. Curry, Stanley Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Nelson
- Original Score
- Tom Phillips
- Original Title
- Attica
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Documentary Films, Firelight Films, Topic Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Traci A. Curry, Stanley Nelson
Stanley Nelson
Tom Phillips
Aljernon Tunsil
Jihan Robinson, Traci A. Curry, Stanley Nelson, Vinnie Malhotra, Marcia Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Phillips
Original Music Composer
Aljernon Tunsil
Editor
Traci A. Curry
Director
Stanley Nelson
Director
Stanley Nelson
Writer
Traci A. Curry
Producer
Stanley Nelson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Attica about?
Follows the largest prison uprising in US history, conducting dozens of new interviews with inmates, journalists, and other witnesses.
Who directed Attica?
Attica was directed by Traci A. Curry, Stanley Nelson.
Who stars in Attica?
The principal cast of Attica includes Clarence Jones, John Johnson, Herman Schwartz, Elizabeth Gaynes, James Asbury.
When was Attica released and how long is it?
Attica was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Attica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attica was composed by Tom Phillips.