Clemency
Une ultime grâce (v.o.a.s.-t.f.)
- Release Date: January 17, 2020 (limited)
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Chinonye Chukwu
- Producer(s): Julian Cautherley, Peter Wong, Timur Bekbosunov, Bronwyn Cornelius
- Writer(s): Chinonye Chukwu
- Studio: Neon
- Length: 1h 53m
- Official Site: clemencythefilm.com
Synopsis
Prison warden Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard) has been in charge during eleven death row executions, and the stress of carrying them out has taken a great toll on her emotional and physical health.
As the execution date for another inmate approaches, Bernadine gets to know him. Anthony Woods (Aldis Hodge) is a young African-American man who was convicted of shooting a police officer during a convenience store robbery 15 years earlier. He's a silent man, keeping to himself. He only opens up somewhat during visits from his lawyer, who continues to main Anthony's innocence.
Her interactions with Anthony show a quiet, gentle man. But Bernadine can't listen to her emotions if she's to remain the warden.