Blood in the Water : The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Why it Matters Today

Dr. Thompson’s lecture will examine the infamous 1971 Attica prison uprising, the state’s violent response, and the victims’ decades-long quest for justice. In her book, Blood in the Water, Dr. Thompson sheds new light on one of the most important civil rights stories of the last century, exploring every aspect of the uprising and its legacy from the perspectives of all of those involved in this 45--year fight for justice.