Review of After Innocence (2005) by Craig B — 21 Apr 2009
After Innocence is a documentary about several individuals who were erroneously incarcerated and were subsequently proven innocent through DNA testing and other modern scientific advancements. The implications of this film's stance begin to sink in when you learn that many of the people had been behind bars for decades.
Some had even been waiting on death row. When they are exonerated, they are released from prison without receiving financial compensation, without having their criminal records expunged or vacated, and without any help to secure a living.
Director Jessica Sanders concentrates her efforts on making a forceful argument for the adoption of laws that would both lessen the chance of false convictions, while also ensuring that exonerated individuals are properly integrated into society after their release.
Just as notable, though less overtly stated, is the film's polemic against capital punishment.
This review of After Innocence (2005) was written by Craig B on 21 Apr 2009.
After Innocence has generally received positive reviews.
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