Film
Attica
- 1PM
In “the latest from nonfiction national treasure Stanley Nelson” (Filmmaker magazine), survivors, observers, and expert government officials recount the 1971 uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility. This documentary, co-directed by Nelson, a three-time Emmy winner, and Traci A. Curry, recounts the violent five-day standoff between mostly Black and Latino inmates and law enforcement. The story, which gripped America as it happened, highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later. The film screens as part of BAM's weekend-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for BAM Film provided by the Ford Foundation and The Thompson Family Foundation
Join us in person or via livestream for this beloved Brooklyn tradition, which honors Dr. King’s radical spirit with music, dance, and an invigorating call to action, led by keynote speaker Dr. Imani Perry.
“Salvation: A State of Being” is a digital signage installation exploring the Black imagination. Inspired by author bell hooks, it features seven photographers selected by BAM Guest Curator-at-Large Larry Ossei-Mensah.