Deadline
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsten Johnson, Katy Chevigny
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Olivier
- Original Score
- Dan Marocco, Peter Nashel
- Original Title
- Deadline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Big Mouth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Johnson, Katy Chevigny
Charles Olivier
Dan Marocco, Peter Nashel
Kirsten Johnson
Carol Dysinger, Kate Hirson, Charles Olivier
Karen Barrett, Robert K. DiFazio, Peter Gilbert, Katy Chevigny
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsten Johnson
Director
Katy Chevigny
Director
Karen Barrett
Producer
Charles Olivier
Screenplay
Carol Dysinger
Editor
Kirsten Johnson
Director of Photography
Kate Hirson
Editor
Charles Olivier
Editor
Katy Chevigny
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadline
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What is Deadline about?
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.
Who directed Deadline?
Deadline was directed by Kirsten Johnson, Katy Chevigny.
Who stars in Deadline?
The principal cast of Deadline includes Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor, Mamie Till Mobley, Richard Nixon.
When was Deadline released and how long is it?
Deadline was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadline was composed by Dan Marocco, Peter Nashel.