Three Thousand Years and Life (1973)

This documentary examines misuse of authority in correctional institutions throughout New England. Inmates describe abuse by guards and corrupt warden. Made with cooperation from National Prisoners' Reform Association in South Walpole, Mass and New England Prisoners' Association based in Franconia, New Hampshire.

Date of release
1973-01-01
Runtime
42m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Stephen Ujlaki

Interesting facts

Three Thousand Years and Life is a 1973 American documentary short film written, produced and directed by Stephen Ujlaki. Filmed inside Walpole state prison (MCI–Walpole) during the 1973 prisoner takeover, the film examines the misuse of authority in correctional institutions in New England and gives inmates a platform to describe abuse by guards and administrators.

Production

Ujlaki had obtained permission to film inside Walpole for a companion documentary, With Intent to Harm (1973), which also included scenes inside the Norfolk, Concord and Framingham state prisons. The crew was shooting at Walpole when the guards walked out in March 1973, which allowed the takeover to be documented from inside as it unfolded.

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