How to Kill a Human Being (2008)
Former Conservative MP Michael Portillo pushes his body to the brink of death in an investigation into the science of execution. As the American Supreme Court examines whether the lethal injection is causing prisoners to die in unnecessary pain, Michael sets out to find a solution which is fundamentally humane. Armed with startling new evidence, Michael considers a completely new approach. Will it be the answer? There is only one way to find out - to experience it himself.
Director: Diene Petterle
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 15, 2008
Original Language: en
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- What is How to Kill a Human Being about?
- Former Conservative MP Michael Portillo pushes his body to the brink of death in an investigation into the science of execution. As the American Supreme Court examines whether the lethal injection is causing prisoners to die in unnecessary pain, Michael sets out to find a solution which is fundamentally humane. Armed with startling new evidence, Michael considers a completely new approach. Will it be the answer? There is only one way to find out - to experience it himself.
- Who directed How to Kill a Human Being?
- How to Kill a Human Being was directed by Diene Petterle.
- What genre is How to Kill a Human Being?
- How to Kill a Human Being is a Documentary film.