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Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Free Documentary Screening: IL Death Penalty Decision

From NM Coalition to Repeal the Death Penalty:

FREE SCREENING OF "DEADLINE," A DOCUMENTARY, AT ALBUQUERQUE'S SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER, MAY 16, 2005

Official Selection of The 2004 Sundance Film Festival
Winner of The 2005 Cine Golden Eagle Special Jury Award

Please join us for a special community screening of the award winning film, Deadline, which chronicles former Governor of Illinois, George Ryan, and his historic decision to grant clemency to 167 inmates on death row.

We are screening the film FREE OF CHARGE. After the film there for a special Q&A with one of the filmmakers and special guests. Spread the word and please join us for this limited engagement.

MONDAY, MAY 16TH, 7PM
SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER
1025 Broadway SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

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About Deadline:
What if you discovered that 13 people slated for execution had been found innocent?

That was exactly the question that Illinios Governor George Ryan faced in his final days in the office. He alone was left to decide whether 167 death row inmates should live or die. In the riveting countdown to Ryan's decision, Deadline details the gripping drama of the state's clemency hearings. Documenred as the events unfolded, Deadline is a compelling look inside America's prisions, highlighting one man's unlikely and historic actions against the system.

Visit www.deadlinethemovie.com for more information.

Thank you for your continuing support,
NM Coalition to Repeal the Death Penalty
(505) 986-9536
www.nmrepeal.org
info@nmrepeal.org

May 10, 2005 at 10:05 AM in Events | Permalink

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