Attica Prison, located in New York, was the site of a significant prison uprising that began on September 9, 1971. Inmates sought to address dire conditions, lack of basic rights, and systemic injustices, leading to a takeover of the prison. Over 1,000 inmates participated in the revolt, taking control of parts of the facility and taking 39 hostages. The prisoners made demands that included better living conditions, medical care, and an end to racial segregation. As negotiations progressed, the state government mobilized to retake control of the prison, leading to a tense standoff that lasted four days. On September 13, state police and National Guardsmen, heavily armed, stormed the facility in a violent and chaotic confrontation. The assault resulted in a shocking and devastating outcome. 43 individuals were killed, including 33 inmates and 10 hostages, during the ensuing chaos. The violent recapture of Attica drew national attention and criticism, raising pertinent questions about the treatment of inmates in American prisons. The fallout from the event sparked widespread discussions about prison reform, civil rights, and the need for systemic changes in the correctional system. In the years that followed, the Attica uprising became symbolic of the broader struggle for prisoner rights and social justice.