Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution (1995)

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Procedure 769 is the document that lays down how a prisoner is to be executed. For the first time in 25 years the procedure was again followed in California, USA. On April 21, 1992, just before 6 am, Robert Harris stepped into the bright green light. All witnesses had a valid reason to watch. For one is was a democratic duty, another wanted to see justice served, some wanted to help the condemned in the last moments of his life. They all looked at the same: a dying man. Yet each saw different things happen.

Director: Jaap van Hoewijk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:
Editing: Leo de Boer
Production: Jura Filmprodukties
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

death penalty, capital punishment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution about?
Procedure 769 is the document that lays down how a prisoner is to be executed. For the first time in 25 years the procedure was again followed in California, USA. On April 21, 1992, just before 6 am, Robert Harris stepped into the bright green light. All witnesses had a valid reason to watch. For one is was a democratic duty, another wanted to see justice served, some wanted to help the condemned in the last moments of his life. They all looked at the same: a dying man. Yet each saw different things happen.
Who directed Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution?
Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution was directed by Jaap van Hoewijk.
How long is Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution?
Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution?
Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution is a Documentary film.
Where was Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution produced?
Procedure 769: The Witnesses to an Execution was produced in Netherlands.