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Fourteen Days in May

1987·Movie
1h 27min
67
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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

A camera crew follows Edward Earl Johnson, a man falsely convicted of rape and murder, during his last 14 days on death row. Everyone involved is interviewed, Johnson himself, his family, the warden, prison guards and other inmates. We also witness the futile attempts by his attorney to save his life.
Death Row DocumentaryWrongful ConvictionLegal DramaSocial JusticeCapital PunishmentPrison LifeEmotional ImpactBleak Realism1980s

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Is Fourteen Days in May worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fourteen Days in May rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Fourteen Days in May?

1 h 27 min

Fourteen Days in May runs 1 h 27 min.

Is Fourteen Days in May based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Fourteen Days in May in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.