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The Last Word

A documentary exposes the harrowing tale of a man who was wrongly condemned to death in Texas, highlighting the weaknesses and shortcomings of the criminal justice system.

A documentary uncovers the shocking story of Johnny Frank Garrett, a 17-year-old boy with mental disabilities who was wrongly executed for the murder of a nun in Texas. Despite claiming his innocence from the start, Garrett was convicted and put to death, only for new evidence to emerge 16 years later proving his innocence. The film reveals a complex web of flaws and biases in the justice system, including a death-penalty obsessed DA, incompetent defense lawyers, and politicized judges, ultimately leading to the execution of an innocent man.

Info about The Last Word

Studio(s): Cinco Rosas Productions

Originally Released: United States, Mar 09, 2010

Genres:Documentary