Against the Wall
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In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.
Against the Wall is a 1994 drama film based on the true story of the 1971 Attica Penitentiary uprising, when inmates seized control of the prison to protest harsh conditions. The TV movie follows a warden caught in the center of this historic hostage crisis and its violent resolution.
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When was Against the Wall released?
The film was released on March 26, 1994.
What is Against the Wall about?
It dramatizes the 1971 Attica Penitentiary hostage crisis, when inmates took over the prison to demand better living conditions, focusing on a warden's experience during the standoff.
Is Against the Wall based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real Attica Penitentiary uprising in 1971, one of the most significant prison riots in U.S. history.
What genre is Against the Wall?
Against the Wall is a historical drama made for television.
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