The Man Who Witnessed 219 Executions
Told by the man once known as 鈥渢he face of executions鈥�, The Man Who Witnessed 219 Executions is a chilling portrait of the inner workings of the death penalty in America.
As spokesman for America鈥檚 busiest execution chamber, Larry Fitzgerald鈥檚 job was to witness every execution carried out by the state of Texas. He became notorious for his appearances on television, during which he detailed the final moments of the condemned. Over the course of his career, Larry watched as 219 people were put to death. The Man Who Witnessed 219 Executions follows Larry as he comes to terms with the emotional impact of watching death on an industrial scale. Originally an unapologetic supporter of the death penalty, Larry鈥檚 views changed over time. As he watched the executions of men he鈥檇 become friends with during their years on death row, Larry started to have doubts about capital punishment 鈥� and began to believe that many of those condemned to die deserved a second chance.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Ed Hancox |
| Director | Ed Hancox |
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