Heather Ann Thompson
@historianheather.bsky.social
Pulitzer Prize winning author, book on Attica, next on Bernie Goetz/80s, then MOVE Bombing. In NYT, TIME, New Yorker, Atlantic, etc. + CJ policy work & script consulting. WritersHouse & CAA repped.
www.heatherannthompson.com
www.heatherannthompson.com
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64. Heather Ann Thompson (of Blood in the Water) has a great exercise she does w students:
"Imagine someone you love, think abt worst crime possible. If they were the victim, what would you want for offender?"
Ans: horrible stuff.
"Ok, same scenario... but they're the OFFENDER."
Ans: ... oh. hm.
"Imagine someone you love, think abt worst crime possible. If they were the victim, what would you want for offender?"
Ans: horrible stuff.
"Ok, same scenario... but they're the OFFENDER."
Ans: ... oh. hm.
July 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
64. Heather Ann Thompson (of Blood in the Water) has a great exercise she does w students:
"Imagine someone you love, think abt worst crime possible. If they were the victim, what would you want for offender?"
Ans: horrible stuff.
"Ok, same scenario... but they're the OFFENDER."
Ans: ... oh. hm.
"Imagine someone you love, think abt worst crime possible. If they were the victim, what would you want for offender?"
Ans: horrible stuff.
"Ok, same scenario... but they're the OFFENDER."
Ans: ... oh. hm.
The book was originally even longer—if you can imagine—and at almost 800 pgs alot had to be condensed/cut in editing. I definitely still covers more about Attica than any other available account and my hope is that it will inspire even more digging, more original research, and books! Incld on YAWF
September 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The book was originally even longer—if you can imagine—and at almost 800 pgs alot had to be condensed/cut in editing. I definitely still covers more about Attica than any other available account and my hope is that it will inspire even more digging, more original research, and books! Incld on YAWF
Congrats! 🎉 ♥️
August 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Congrats! 🎉 ♥️
Not yet :( I put that one on hold and decided to get this one out first. It will be next though!
August 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Not yet :( I put that one on hold and decided to get this one out first. It will be next though!
Thanks for sharing Kevin! Mike’s documentary so incredible—a must watch.
Also see criminal injustice at Attica and our recent oscar nominated ATTICA. The Attica brothers stories there too are so powerful. Here also is info on the anniversary event for this year. ♥️
Also see criminal injustice at Attica and our recent oscar nominated ATTICA. The Attica brothers stories there too are so powerful. Here also is info on the anniversary event for this year. ♥️
August 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Thanks for sharing Kevin! Mike’s documentary so incredible—a must watch.
Also see criminal injustice at Attica and our recent oscar nominated ATTICA. The Attica brothers stories there too are so powerful. Here also is info on the anniversary event for this year. ♥️
Also see criminal injustice at Attica and our recent oscar nominated ATTICA. The Attica brothers stories there too are so powerful. Here also is info on the anniversary event for this year. ♥️