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Against the Wall

Based on the true story of the uprising at Attica Prison in 1971. Michael Smith, a new recruit to the prison service, along with several of his colleagues get caught up in a prison riot fueled by bad prison management and a lack of understanding by the guards

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Cast & Crew See All

Kyle MacLachlan
Michael Smith
Samuel L. Jackson
Jamaal
Clarence Williams III
Chaka

Awards

  • 1995 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 1995 - DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials - nominated
  • 1994 - Artios Award - Best Casting for TV Movie of the Week - nominated
  • 1994 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or a Special - winner

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