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Tom Wicker discusses his book "A Time to Die: The Attica Prison Revolt"

BROADCAST: Mar. 21, 1975 | DURATION: 00:51:18

Synopsis

Wicker discusses the events at the center of his book, "A Time to Die: The Attica Prison Revolt." The discussion also covers Wicker's thoughts on his responsibility as a journalist to his fellow man. Both Wicker and Terkel read excerpts from the book. (includes excerpts from T2576, 1970 Nov. 20).

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 21, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.05 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 18 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Law, Crime, Prison American History & Politics African American History & Culture

People

Authors, Writers Government

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wicker, Tom. A time to die Wicker, Tom--Interviews Attica Correctional Facility. Prisoners--United States Prison riots--New York (State)--Attica. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Wicker, Tom,-- interviewee Badillo, Herman, 1929-2014 solitary confinement Attica Prison Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979 Black Panther Party Young Lords Party Prison industries--United States dehumanization

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