Fourteen Days in May
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
87 min
Release Date
1987-11-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
5
Clive Stafford Smith
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