Attica, a new documentary that goes into the uprising in Attica Correctional Facility in 1971, chronicling the racism and abuse that led to the violent five-day standoff, arrives on Showtime on Saturday, November 6. Attica features interviews with survivors, observers, and expert government officials about the uprising that left 43 dead. Read on to learn how to watch Attica.
Where To Watch Attica
You can stream Attica on the Showtime app beginning November 6. Showtime costs $10.99 per month after a 30-day free trial. However, there is no commitment, and if you cancel within the trial period, you will not be charged. Once you subscribe, download the Showtime app to your supported device to watch Attica and other Showtime Originals, movies, and more. The Showtime app is supported on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV devices, and modern browsers. You can also use the Showtime App on iOS and Android devices and LG, Xbox, and Samsung smart TVs. You can also sign up for Showtime through the following streaming services: Hulu, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime. Check out our guide on how to watch Showtime online without cable for more details.
The Showtime App
Once you sign up for Showtime, you can watch by downloading the Showtime App to one of the supported devices below:
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad (9.0+)
- Android Phone/Tablet (4.4+)
- Web Browsers
- Samsung Smart TV (2015+)
- Xbox
- LG Smart TV
The Showtime app requires an internet connection and recommends a consistent download speed of 5 Mbps for best quality.
What is Attica About
Over the summer of 1971, tensions between the mostly Black and Latino inmates at the Attica Correctional Facility and law enforcement were simmering, and finally, on September 9, it boiled over. The following five days became known as one of the largest U.S. prison riots ever. Now, filmmaker Stanley Nelson looks at the events and culture that made that uprising occur and the deep-seated racism that not only led to it but also labeled it a “riot” for the next 50 years.