James Asbury was in D yard during the retaking of Attica Prison and is still dealing with the after effects. In this video he talks about the cruelty of the State Police after they regained control of the prison.
This video is from an interview with Attica Brothers Akil Shakur and Tyrone Larkins. The two men have been friends for more than 50 years and maintain a close relationship. In this clip they talk about the rebellion on September 9, 1971.
In this video Attica Brother Carlos Roché talks about being in D yard on September 9, 1971 and hiding from other inmates who were calling for him. Roché was a master brewer and he had a pocketful of the secret ingredient for making prison wine - bread yeast.
This video is part of a 3-hour interview with Attica Brother Al Victory, who was part of the Attica rebellion, lawsuits, and commemorations from the beginning. In this clip Victory talks about the causes of the rebellion and the political organizing that was happening in the prison before September 9, 1971.
Isiah Brown was in prison as a young man, learning how to survive. In this video he talks about the lessons he had to learn and the veterans who taught him.
Sharif Al Hajji was in D yard during the Attica Prison rebellion and was part of the team of Muslim inmates who protected the guards. In this video he talks about the Muslim groups and how they work together to maintain order in the yard.
Daniel Sheppard was in D yard on September 13, 1971, trying to dodge bullets and night sticks. In this video he talks about watching the state police shoot at inmates and civilians with no regard for life.
This interview is from the Attica is All of Us events in 2021 that marked the 50th anniversary of the rebellion. For more videos please go to the Attica Brothers Foundation YouTube page.
Che Nieves was in Attica Prison through the summer of 1971, when the tensions were building with Commissioner Oswald, so when the rebellion exploded on September 9th, he wasn't too surprised. In this video he talks about the conditions that led to the rebellion.
This interview is from the Attica is All of Us events in 2021 that marked the 50th anniversary of the rebellion. For more videos please go to the Attica Brothers Foundation YouTube page.