| Description |
1 online resource (20 min.) |
| Series |
Criminal justice and public safety in video |
| Summary |
This film was inspired by the true story of two African -American men on death row. The younger man, Bradley, is learning to read in prison, coached by Cleveland, who uses the Bible as a primer. Bradley is about to undergo an IQ test. If the test proves he is retarded, his life would be spared. Bradley, who has been humiliated all his life for being "stupid" is tragically conflicted about deliberately failing the test, which would save his life. Didn't his mother always urge him to try his best? Cleveland's desperate attempt to make him "fail" drives the drama. Study Guide is available for this film |
| Notes |
Previously published as DVD |
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Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011) |
| Audience |
For College; Adult audiences |
| Notes |
English |
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American Psychological Association, 2004 |
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First Prize, Alliance for Community Media- New England Festival, 2003 |
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Independent Black Filmmakers Festival, Atlanta, 2005 |
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Sedona International Film Festival, 2004 |
| Subject |
African American prisoners -- Drama
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Capital punishment -- Drama
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Death row inmates -- Drama
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Offenders with mental disabilities -- Drama
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People with mental disabilities and crime -- Drama
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African American prisoners.
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Capital punishment.
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Death row inmates.
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Offenders with mental disabilities.
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People with mental disabilities and crime.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Drama.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Caplan, Paula J
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