About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
2004
Runtime
1h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.8/10
Votes
4
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
woman director
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Questions about Deadline
How long is Deadline?
Deadline has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed Deadline?
Deadline was directed by Kirsten Johnson and released in 2004.
What genre is Deadline?
Deadline is a Documentary film (2004).
Who stars in Deadline?
The cast of Deadline includes Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor, Mamie Till Mobley, Richard Nixon.
What is the TMDB rating for Deadline?
Deadline has a TMDB rating of 8.8/10 based on 4 votes.
