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Death Row

January 1, 1979 0h 59m

Originally released in 1979. Death Row is a documentary film. directed by Bruce Jackson. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

About daily life on Death Row in Texas. When the film was made in April 1979, 114 men were housed in the special death cells of Ellis prison's rows J-21 and J-23. The men spend their time waiting for the State to kill them or fighting as hard as they can to prevent that death from happening. Their hardest job is staying sane.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1979 47 years ago
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Runtime 0h 59m 59 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death Row about?

About daily life on Death Row in Texas. When the film was made in April 1979, 114 men were housed in the special death cells of Ellis prison's rows J-21 and J-23. The men spend their time waiting f...

Who directed Death Row?

Death Row was directed by Bruce Jackson.

How long is Death Row?

Death Row has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).

When was Death Row released?

Death Row was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.