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Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story

2008Movie1 h 40 min

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A deeply moving, melancholic history movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Story

Based on true events, The Lena Baker Story recounts one African-American womans struggle to rise above the challenges of her life, to face the choices she makes, and to ultimately triumph over her...Lena Baker was the first and only woman to be sentenced to death by the electric chair in the state of Georgia and was executed in 1945. She was pardoned posthumously in 2005.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Social Justice
  • Redemption Story
  • Historical Account
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Emotional Journey
  • Faith and Forgiveness
  • Poignant Narrative
  • Small Town America

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ralph Wilcox
Produced by
Dennis Johnson
Music by
Todd Cochran

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Facts

November 6, 2008 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 6, 2008
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
8 countries