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The future of 167 death-row inmates is in the hands of Governor George Ryan of Illinois during his last days in office. Without haranguing its viewers, this enlightening documentary follows the account of 13 once convicted but newly freed felons, found innocent by journalism students at Northwestern.
Go inside prisons to hear interviews; witness clemency hearings where victims’ families clash over the death penalty; and hear what defense lawyers truly think about the justice system and the aftermath of Ryan’s decision. The film’s starkness and candor leave the audience questioning capital punishment and the judicial system. Includes a timeline, biographies, websites, and a glossary of judicial terms. Note: mild profanity, references to murder/rape/brutality.
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| Copyright | 2004 |
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| Publisher | Home Vision |
| Grade | 9–12 |
| Color | Color |
| Run Time | 90 minutes |