In 2000, Illinois Gov. George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty after university students uncovered new evidence proving the innocence of 13 men on death row. This documentary follows the hearings held by a panel Ryan appointed to study the issue and interviews activists, scholars and prisoners, while examining the history of the American death penalty. As Ryan's time in office comes to an end, he must decide what steps to take to reform the judicial system.
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| Directing | Kirsten Johnson | Director |
| Directing | Katy Chevigny | Director |
| Production | Karen Barrett | Producer |
| Production | Robert K. DiFazio | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Domenic Romano | Post-Production Manager |
| Writing | Charles Olivier | Screenplay |
| Sound | Dan Marocco | Music |
| Production | Angela Tucker | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Carol Dysinger | Editor |
| Camera | Kirsten Johnson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Kate Hirson | Editor |
| Editing | Charles Olivier | Editor |
| Production | Peter Gilbert | Executive Producer |
| Production | Katy Chevigny | Producer |
| Sound | Peter Nashel | Music |
