Clemency (2019)
7/10
By the Book
12 February 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard) is strictly "by the book" warden and scotch drinker (JW-B). Anthony Woods (Aldis Hodge) is a death row inmate. He has been on death row for 15 years convicted of killing a cop. His lawyer (Richard Schiff) is requesting clemency. Anthony is tall and right-handed. The shooter was sort and left-handed. They have been able to identify the shooter, yet Anthony remains on death row. Bernadine becomes emotionally involved giving her sleepless nights, nightmares, and distance from her husband.

The film is a character study and one that questions the system of capital punishment.

Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity
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