Movie Description
Deadline
(2004)Overview
In 2000, Illinois Gov. George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty after university students uncovered new evidence proving the innocence of 13 men on death row. This documentary follows the hearings held by a panel Ryan appointed to study the issue and interviews activists, scholars and prisoners, while examining the history of the American death penalty. As Ryan's time in office comes to an end, he must decide what steps to take to reform the judicial system.
Featured Crew
Cast
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self
Self
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Original TitleDeadline
Status Released
Release Information
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2004-10-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesBig Mouth Productions
Genres
- Documentary
