In 2000, Illinois Gov. George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty after university students uncovered new evidence proving the innocence of 13 men on death row. This documentary follows the hearings held by a panel Ryan appointed to study the issue and interviews activists, scholars and prisoners, while examining the history of the American death penalty. As Ryan's time in office comes to an end, he must decide what steps to take to reform the judicial system.
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| Directing | Kirsten Johnson | Director |
| Directing | Katy Chevigny | Director |
| Production | Karen Barrett | Producer |
| Writing | Charles Olivier | Screenplay |
| Production | Robert K. DiFazio | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Carol Dysinger | Editor |
| Sound | Peter Nashel | Music |
| Production | Peter Gilbert | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Kirsten Johnson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Charles Olivier | Editor |
| Sound | Dan Marocco | Music |
| Production | Angela Tucker | Associate Producer |
| Production | Katy Chevigny | Producer |
| Editing | Kate Hirson | Editor |
| Crew | Domenic Romano | Post-Production Manager |
