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After Innocence is a documentary that focuses on men who were exonerated from death row due to DNA evidence. It features the stories of exonerees such as Dennis Maher, Calvin Willis, and Ronald Cotton, among others. The film captures their experiences after being wrongfully convicted and the impact of their exoneration on their lives.
Directed by Jessica Sanders, the film also includes insights from Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld of the Innocence Project, which works to overturn wrongful convictions. The documentary won the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, highlighting its recognition within the film community.
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.
Perfect For
Criminal justice reformDNA evidence in lawWrongful convictions