The Killing Yard (VHS, 2001) Paramount Home Entertainment
Based on true events surrounding the infamous Attica Prison Riot, The Killing Yard is a powerful courtroom drama starring Alan Alda, Morris Chestnut, and Rose McGowan. The film follows a civil rights attorney who defends an inmate accused of murder during the chaos of the uprising, uncovering a deeper story of injustice and government cover-up.
Originally produced for cable television, the film blends intense courtroom proceedings with flashbacks to the violent prison rebellion, where dozens of inmates and guards lost their lives. Euzhan Palcy directs this gripping true-story drama that explores systemic failure and the fight for justice. 
A lesser-seen Paramount VHS release with strong performances and historical weight—great for collectors of true crime dramas and early 2000s TV-to-tape titles.
