Clemency
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In Theaters: December 27, 2019 (limited)
On DVD/Blu-ray: March 24, 2020
On Digital/VOD: March 24, 2020
R | 1h 53m | Drama
Prison warden Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard) has been in charge during eleven death row executions, and the stress of carrying them out has taken a great toll on her emotional and physical health.
As the execution date for another inmate approaches, Bernadine gets to know him. Anthony Woods (Aldis Hodge) is a young African-American man who was convicted of shooting a police officer during a convenience store robbery 15 years earlier. He's a silent man, keeping to himself. He only opens up somewhat during visits from his lawyer, who continues to main Anthony's innocence.
Her interactions with Anthony show a quiet, gentle man. But Bernadine can't listen to her emotions if she's to remain the warden.
| Director: | Chinonye Chukwu |
| Studio: | Neon |
| Producer(s): | Julian Cautherley, Peter Wong, Timur Bekbosunov, Bronwyn Cornelius |
| Cast: | Alfre Woodard, Richard Schiff, Danielle Brooks, Michael O'Neill, Richard Gunn, Wendell Pierce, Aldis Hodge |
| Writer(s): | Chinonye Chukwu |
| Official Site: | clemencythefilm.com |
