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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19981h 14mUnited States of America

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?

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Documentary covering the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a black nationalist and journalist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer and sentenced to death in a trial marked by controversial prosecutorial and defense tactics and charges of racism.

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Mumia Abu-Jamal - A Case for Reasonable Doubt?Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 26, 1999

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Edginton
Screenplay & Story
John Edginton
Original Title
Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 14m
Production Studios
Otmoor Productions, Fox Lorber Features

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Edginton

Screenplay & Story

John Edginton

Director of Photography

Bestor Cram

Film Editing

Ray Frawley

Producers

Sheila Nevins, Sarah Teale, John Edginton

Department Leadership Roster

John Edginton

Writer

John Edginton

Director

Bestor Cram

Director of Photography

Sarah Teale

Sarah Teale

Producer

Ray Frawley

Editor

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt?

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What is Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? about?

Documentary covering the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a black nationalist and journalist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer and sentenced to death in a trial marked by controversial prosecutorial and defense tactics and charges of racism.

Who directed Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt??

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? was directed by John Edginton.

Who stars in Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt??

The principal cast of Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? includes Mumia Abu-Jamal, Alfred Sabo, Veronica Jones, Marlene Sanders, Dr. Antony Coletta.

When was Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? released and how long is it?

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt??

Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).