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200490 minDocumentary

Deadline

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Is Deadline worth watching? With a rating of 9/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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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Top Cast

Anthony Amsterdam
Anthony AmsterdamSelf
George W. Bush
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
John Chancellor
John ChancellorSelf (archive footage)
Mamie Till Mobley
Mamie Till MobleySelf (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Richard NixonSelf (archive footage)
Bryan Stevenson
Bryan StevensonSelf
Scott Turow
Scott TurowSelf
Jeanne Bishop
Jeanne BishopSelf

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Yes, Deadline is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 9/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Documentary movies.

Is Deadline hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (9/10), Deadline is considered a hit among viewers.

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Deadline is a Documentary movie that In 2000, Illinois Gov. George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty after university students uncovered new evidence proving the innocence of...

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