Executions

Synopsis

A controversial video about capital punishment showing actual executions from around the world. Advertised as a polemic against capital punishment, it was banned from two retail chains for being potentially exploitative and sensationalist. The Imperial War Museum and Reuters did not allow their material to be used in the production and Amnesty International had originally discussed involvement with the film but later withdrew. The video overlays facts and figures on historical incidents and presents a strong argument against capital punishment.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 55 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £10.99 (inclusive)

Documentation

Related article in ‘Index on Censorship’ No 4 (1995), pp21-3.

Subjects

Law; Sociology

Keywords

capital punishment; censorship; criminal law; executions

Credits

Producer

Arun Kumar; David Herman; David Monaghan

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

 

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