The Executioners
An absorbing 3-part series, that will take you on a journey through the history of mankind's ultimate form of punishment: the death penalty. Utilising a well-balanced collection of original footage, historical re-enactments, emotional scoring, and expert commentators, this documentary examines the last three centuries of institutionalised death in Britain, France and the USA. Episodes include, 'Hangman', 'Dynasties of Death', and 'The American Way of Death'.
Year: 2003
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos
Country: USA
Duration: 161 Minutes
Rating: M
3.7/10
Location in store: Documentary (General)
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