Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
Clemency is a 2019 American drama film written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu. It stars Alfre Woodard, Richard Schiff, Danielle Brooks, Michael O’Neill, Richard Gunn, Wendell Pierce and Aldis Hodge. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2019. It is scheduled released on December 27, 2019, by Neon.
Clemency (2019)
Directed by: Chinonye Chukwu
Starring: Alfre Woodard, Richard Schiff, Danielle Brooks, Michael O’Neill, Richard Gunn, Wendell Pierce, Aldis Hodge, Vernee Watson, Michelle C. Bonilla, Debbie Pollack, Anahi Bustillos
Screenplay by: Chinonye Chukwu
Production Design by: Margaux Rust
Cinematography by: Eric Branco
Film Editing by: Phyllis Housen
Costume Design by: Suzanne Barnes
Set Decoration by: Devynne Lauchner
Art Direction by: David Duarte
Music by: Kathryn Bostic
MPAA Rating: R for some disturbing material, and language.
Distributed by: Neon
Release Date: December 27, 2019
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