11 November 1987 Factual 87 mins
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.
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Clive Stafford Smith as Himself
Paul Hamann Director
United Kingdom 11 November 1987
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