Frame-up! The imprisonment of Martin Sostre
Description
Documentary produced in 1974 about Martin Sostre, a black Puerto Rican bookstore owner in Buffalo, N.Y., who was imprisoned in Attica State Prison for drug and assault charges. He claims he was framed and he appeals for a new trial based on new evidence presented by Arto Williams, a former witness, an appeal which is denied.
Runtime
30 min
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Date of Publication
1974
Database
Alexander Street
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