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- 2002
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- 1 h 28 m
- 2002
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- 1 h 28 m
Summary An unflinching investigation of the role that poverty, mental health, race, and sexuality play within the criminal justice system. (Home Box Office)
- 2002
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- 1 h 28 m
- 2002
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- 1 h 28 m
The Execution of Wanda Jean
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6.5
Summary An unflinching investigation of the role that poverty, mental health, race, and sexuality play within the criminal justice system. (Home Box Office)
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
73
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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Minimizes music and effects, relying on artful, informative screen titles to explain the action and letting the action explain the rest.
The documentary is revealing and chilling, although it doesn't explore the inner workings of the American criminal-justice system as thoroughly as one might wish.
Ultimately, the film is so determinedly evenhanded, it probably won't change anybody's mind. But no matter where you stand, it's likely to leave a lasting impression.
Wrenching documentary.
Offers an unusual opportunity to observe the inequities in the death penalty, not just the inherent immorality but also the haphazard administration of it and public misperception of how the whole thing works.
At its best, Garbus' account quietly depicts a set of wasted lives, and a closing image of Allen's plywood casket carted away by a bulldozer is emblematic of the tragedy.
Believe it or not, most of the empathy here is with Wand Jean's legal team. Yes, the lawyers.
User Score
Generally Favorable
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User Score
Generally Favorable
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6.5
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Production Company
Moxie Firecracker Films
Release Date Sep 6, 2002
Duration 1 h 28 m
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Awards
Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
NAMIC Vision Awards
• 1 Nomination