Eight men exonerated from death row by DNA evidence share their stories in a documentary that won the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
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Eight men exonerated from death row by DNA evidence share their stories in a documentary that won the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
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Synopsis
Dennis Maher stands in a courtroom, reflecting on his wrongful conviction and the years spent on death row. "After Innocence" follows the stories of men exonerated through DNA evidence, including Calvin Willis and Ronald Cotton. Directed by Jessica Sanders, the film features insights from Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld of the Innocence Project. It documents the emotional and legal challenges faced by these exonerees as they reintegrate into society after years of incarceration. The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet exonerees like Scott Hornoff and Wilton Dedge.
- Find out about the Innocence Project's role.
- See the impact of wrongful convictions on lives.
Did You Know
- The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
- It features exonerees like Nick Yarris and Herman Atkins.
- The film has a runtime of 95 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary After Innocence?
After Innocence was directed by Jessica Sanders.
What award did After Innocence win at the Sundance Film Festival?
After Innocence won the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
Which exonerees are featured in After Innocence?
The featured exonerees include Dennis Maher, Calvin Willis, Scott Hornoff, Wilton Dedge, Vincent Moto, Nick Yarris, Ronald Cotton, and Herman Atkins.
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