Deadline

Oct 5 2004 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary

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.

Plot

A documentary on Illinois Governor George Ryan, who, with 60 days left in office, makes a decision on the fate of death row prisoners.

Written by

Charles Olivier

Directed by

Katy Chevigny, Kirsten Johnson

Cast

Anthony Amsterdam, Jeanne Bishop, Stephen Bright

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Big Mouth Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
241
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA