Executions

Name: Executions
Director: David Herman
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1995-10-27
Rating: 7.0

This film should shock - because truth hurts.

NC-17 1995 · 58 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

Examines real footage of the various methods humanity has used throughout history for capital punishment. The makers point out how unjustifiable the death penalty is in every situation, so they do take a staunch stance against what's presented.

Directed by David Herman · Written by David Monaghan

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