Death row kids
Description
They think we're beasts. So says a condemned murderer, succinctly expressing the view of many Americans. But this killer committed his crime when he was 17, and asks for compassion on those grounds. Filmed prior to the March 1, 2005, U.S. Supreme Court ruling barring execution for underage offenses, Death Row Kids tells the stories of confused and frightened young people awaiting the ultimate penalty. The program also alludes to medical findings that a 17-year-old's brain lacks fully developed decision-making capabilities. The result is a provocative inquiry into complex issues of personal responsibility and the likelihood of criminal rehabilitation.
Runtime
27 min
Subjects
- Corrections (189)
- Law (149)
- Criminal justice, Administration of (164)
- Forensic sciences (154)
- Juvenile delinquents (44)
- Juvenile justice, Administration of (192)
- Criminal psychology (102)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2005
Database
Films on Demand
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