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- 2020
- FilmRise
- 1 h 42 m
- 2020
- FilmRise
- 1 h 42 m
Summary Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.
- 2020
- FilmRise
- 1 h 42 m
- 2020
- FilmRise
- 1 h 42 m
The State of Texas vs. Melissa
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Summary Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
62
50% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
50% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Director Sabrina Van Tassel does an excellent job of drawing in the audience to the labyrinthian case of Melissa Lucio.
It’s the commonality of Lucio’s story and case that makes Van Tassel’s documentary more impactful.
The film problematically never quite commits to being one thing: bouncing around the investigation, being work of advocacy, and a study of family violence. In doing so, it lacks the kind of emotional impact and outrage it ought to have.
The doc pads out its assertions of malfeasance with personal scenes that fall flat, never giving much insight into its subject's personality or deepening the sympathy we may have started off with for the children she left behind.
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Production Company
Vito Films,
Tahli Films,
Andaman Films,
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
Release Date Oct 20, 2020
Duration 1 h 42 m
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Awards
L'HIFF - Barcelona International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
The North Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Golden State Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination