Fourteen Days in May

Fourteen Days in May (1987)

November 11th, 19871h 27min

Documentary
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Overview

A camera crew follows Edward Earl Johnson, a man falsely convicted of rape and murder, during his last 14 days on death row. Everyone involved is interviewed, Johnson himself, his family, the warden, prison guards and other inmates. We also witness the futile attempts by his attorney to save his life.


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