The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
A camera crew follows Edward Earl Johnson, a man falsely convicted of rape and murder, during his last 14 days on death row. Everyone involved is interviewed, Johnson himself, his family, the warden, prison guards and other inmates. We also witness the futile attempts by his attorney to save his life.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul HamannDirector
- Paul HamannWriter
Cast
- Clive Stafford SmithHimself
Stills
Themes
death penaltymississippi riverfalsely accusedgas chamber