Deadline
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Anthony Amsterdam
Self
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
John Chancellor
Self (archive footage)
Mamie Till Mobley
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Bryan Stevenson
Self
Scott Turow
Self
Jeanne Bishop
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Deadline was released on October 5, 2004.
The runtime of Deadline is 1h 30m.
Deadline is a Documentary movie.
Deadline has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Deadline is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Deadline was directed by Kirsten Johnson.
The main cast of Deadline includes Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor.
Deadline is originally in English.