FBI Files
Atlanta Prison Riot
Season 6 Episode 10 of 22
The Atlanta Prison riots of November 1987, which broke out when the US struck a deal with Cuba to repatriate up to 2,500 refugees held at the facility. The uprising lasted 11 days, involved more than 100 hostages, and saw a substantial portion of the prison destroyed by fire
FBI Files airs on Quest Red at 3:00 AM, Sunday 1 December. (Subtitles.)
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