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Cruel and unusual punishment. (1972)

1972 · Short film · 15 min

Synopsis

Director, Charles J. Bailey Questions the use of capital punishment from the viewpoint of those most closely involved: governors, execution squad members, correctional employees, and inmates. Includes footage of actual execution, showing its preparations and procedures and the effect on those performing the execution Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Questions the use of capital punishment from the viewpoint of those most closely involved - governors, execution squad members, correctional employees and inmates. Includes footage of actual execution, showing its preparations and procedures and the effect on those performing the execution.

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Running time
15 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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