John Henry Ramirez, a Texas death row inmate, engages with the victim's family in a quest for redemption amid the realities of capital punishment.
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John Henry Ramirez, a Texas death row inmate, engages with the victim's family in a quest for redemption amid the realities of capital punishment.
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John Henry Ramirez sits on death row in Texas, awaiting execution. Convicted of murder in 2008, he reflects on his past and seeks redemption from the son of his victim. The film records conversations between Ramirez and the victim's family, revealing the emotional toll of capital punishment. Produced and directed by Smriti Mundhra, I Am Ready, Warden premiered at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival on February 21, 2024. It later received a nomination for Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
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- Meet John Henry Ramirez before his execution.
- See the emotional impact of death row life.
- Follow the film's journey to the Academy Awards.
Did You Know
- John Henry Ramirez was sentenced to death in 2008 for murder.
- The film premiered at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival on February 21, 2024.
- It was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards on January 23, 2025.
- The film was available for free at over 250 U.S. law schools from January 11 to January 18, 2025.
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Who directed the documentary I Am Ready, Warden?
I Am Ready, Warden was produced and directed by Smriti Mundhra.
When did I Am Ready, Warden have its world premiere?
I Am Ready, Warden had its world premiere at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival on February 21, 2024.
What is the runtime of I Am Ready, Warden?
I Am Ready, Warden has a runtime of 37 minutes.
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