History Channel - Best Of The Big House (2002) Part 1 Alcatraz

They are home to habitual criminals and incorrigibles, with long histories of overcrowding, protests, riots, violence and bloodshed. Visit some of the most intense and intriguing prisons in the United States, as THE BIG HOUSE profiles the penitentiaries, prisoners and wardens that continue to fascinate those on the outside. HISTORY dives deep into the correctional institutions that have hosted some of the world's most infamous criminals, with powerful insights from current and retired prison wardens and correctional officers.

Part 1: Alcatraz

A small island in San Francisco's icy waters, Alcatraz served as a military prison until 1934 when it became a federal maximum-security prison. Housing the “worst of the worst,” it was home to “Machine Gun” Kelly and “The Birdman” Robert Stroud. This documentary chronicles the history of “The Rock,” including the 1970s Native American occupation.

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