In Their Hands (2024)
Ronnie Carrasquillo appears destined to die in prison. 47 years after he killed a plainclothes police officer, his life is in the hands of a parole board whose decision-making is swayed by shifting political sands and an ever-present police union. As Ronnie's family and attorneys fight for his freedom, they keep coming back to the same question: "is this any way to decide a man's fate?" In Their Hands is a documentary about one man's fight for freedom that pulls back the curtain on the politics of parole.
Director: Dan Protess
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: December 27, 2024
Production: PBS
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Their Hands about?
- Ronnie Carrasquillo appears destined to die in prison. 47 years after he killed a plainclothes police officer, his life is in the hands of a parole board whose decision-making is swayed by shifting political sands and an ever-present police union. As Ronnie's family and attorneys fight for his freedom, they keep coming back to the same question: "is this any way to decide a man's fate?" In Their Hands is a documentary about one man's fight for freedom that pulls back the curtain on the politics of parole.
- Who directed In Their Hands?
- In Their Hands was directed by Dan Protess.
- How long is In Their Hands?
- In Their Hands has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is In Their Hands?
- In Their Hands is a Documentary film.