Attica Uprising

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=5BOF3PO-t3M

4:24 8:41 - Begins with Russell Oswald about to go into prison yard to negotiate; features prison leader L.D. Barkley speaking; general overview of hostages and initial interview with hostage, Edward Cunningham; segment concludes with statement that the well-being of the hostages is a relief for relatives and loved ones waiting outside the Attica walls. • 17:45 18:30 - Second interview with Edward Cunningham including plea to Governor Rockefeller • 20:42 21:36 - Hostage Mike Smith's Father with a response inside Attica walls from Mike Smith • 23:01 25:23 - Details of the Assault • 26:06 28:00 - First hostages coming out after assault; misinformation by state officials of slashed throats; Dr. John F. Edland holding press conference stating that hostages were killed by gunshot wounds (26:39 - 27:02); insinuations that a cover-up is starting • 29:27 29:33 - Picture of NYT page • 31:45 32:16 - Witness James Watson states he observed rage exhibited by state officials when retaking prison - evidence of a race war • 34:21 35:12 - William Kunstler/Rockefeller clips • 35:29 36:20 - Statement that Oswald may be tormented because 11 of his men did not make it out, but Mike Smith is indicated as one of the fortunate ones who did • 38:10 42:02 - Recap of casualties: 29 inmates and 10 hostages were killed in the retaking; McKay Commission details; comments by Robert McKay, Nelson Rockefeller, and final word by Tom Wicker on damn poor excuse regarding Rockefeller

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