Tom Wicker discusses his book "A Time to Die: The Attica Prison Revolt", published in 1975. Wicker talks about his experience as one of those summoned as an unbiased observer.

Discussing the book, "Getting out," and interviewing its author, Edgar Smith. Topics include imprisonment, the legal system, and capital punishment. Includes a clip of an interview with Hermann Field a former Polish prisoner. Includes clip of an interview with former prison inmate Jimmy Blake.