Clemency

2019, Drama, 1h 53m

152 Reviews 50+ Verified Ratings

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Clemency mines serious social issues for gripping drama, brought to life by an outstanding cast led by Alfre Woodard. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Years of carrying out death row executions are taking a toll on Warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares for another one, Williams must confront the psychological and emotional demons that her job creates.

Cast & Crew

Alfre Woodard
Warden Bernadine Williams
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Woods
Richard Schiff
Marty Lumetta
Wendell Pierce
Jonathan Williams
Richard Gunn
Deputy Warden Thomas Morgan
Danielle Brooks
Evette
LaMonica Garrett
Major Logan Cartwright
Vernee Watson
Mrs. Collins
Michael O'Neill
Chaplain Kendricks
Noshir Dalal
Paramedic
Deborah Pollack
Physician
Dennis Haskins
Mr. Collins
Michelle Bonilla
Sonia
Anahi Bustillos
Lauren
Alma Martinez
Ms. Jimenez
Jed Bernard
Death Watch Officer
Alex Castillo
Victor Jimenez
John Churchill
Brooks
Dan Lawler
Dan
Camryn Howard
Marcus
Chinonye Chukwu
Director
Chinonye Chukwu
Screenwriter
Bronwyn Cornelius
Producer
Julian Cautherley
Producer
Timur Bekbosunov
Producer
Peter Wong
Producer
Kathryn Bostic
Executive Producer
Emma Lee
Executive Producer
Johnny Chang
Executive Producer
Eric Branco
Cinematography
Phyllis Housen
Film Editing
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music
Margaux Rust
Production Design
David Duarte
Art Director
Devynne Lauchner
Set Decoration
Suzanne Barnes
Costume Design
Kerry Barden
Casting
Paul Schnee
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Full Review… Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) Full Review… Deborah Ross The Spectator Full Review… Donald Clarke Irish Times Full Review… Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Full Review… Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Full Review… Philip De Semlyen Time Out Full Review… Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Full Review… Jason Best Marie Claire Full Review… Yasser Medina Cinemaficionados Full Review… Nicole Ackman Next Best Picture Full Review… Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Full Review… Callum Crumlish Daily Express (UK)
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