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.
Cast
Crew
Kirsten Johnson
Director, Director of Photography
Katy Chevigny
Director, Producer
Charles Olivier
Screenplay, Editor
Carol Dysinger
Editor
Kate Hirson
Editor
Robert K. DiFazio
Executive Producer
Peter Gilbert
Executive Producer
Karen Barrett
Producer
Angela Tucker
Associate Producer
Domenic Romano
Post-Production Manager
Peter Nashel
Music
Dan Marocco
Music
