Clemency
Directed by Chinonye Chukwu
Produced by ACE Pictures Entertainment, Bronwyn Cornelius Productions
A grave, introspective examination of moral burden and human connection forged in the shadow of state execution.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Alfre Woodard
Warden Bernadine Williams
Richard Schiff
Marty Lumetta
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Woods
Wendell Pierce
Jonathan Williams
Danielle Brooks
Evette Wilkinson
Michael O'Neill
Chaplain David Kendricks
Richard Gunn
Deputy Thomas Morgan
LaMonica Garrett
Major Logan Cartwright
Vernee Watson
Mrs. Collins
Dennis Haskins
Mr. Collins
John Churchill
Officer Brooks
Alex Castillo
Victor Jimenez
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