Clemency

A quiet, heavy immersion into moral weight and private grief, slow and unrelenting in its emotional pressure.

Directed by

Chinonye Chukwu

Genres

Drama

Starring

Alfre Woodard, Richard Schiff, Aldis Hodge

Overview

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.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Death, guilt, isolation, justice

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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