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Deadline

2004 · 90 min · Director: Kirsten Johnson

Deadline (2004) is a documentary drama, directed by Kirsten Johnson. It stars Anthony Amsterdam and George W. Bush. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 8.8/10.

What Deadline Is 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Where can I watch Deadline?

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How long is Deadline?

Deadline runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did Deadline come out?

Deadline was released in 2004.

Who directed Deadline?

Deadline was directed by Kirsten Johnson.

Who stars in Deadline?

Deadline stars Anthony Amsterdam, George W. Bush, John Chancellor, Mamie Till Mobley.

What is Deadline's rating?

Deadline holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 8.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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