Short Film: Prison Drama "The Row" | Project HER | Iris

A prison guard's life is drastically changed by one inmate's death sentence.
Written and directed by Philiane Phang
Condé Nast Entertainment and Indigenous Media have released six short films that were all directed by female filmmakers as part of Project HER, a digital video incubator series. The program connected filmmakers with seasoned mentors to help them develop a short film that could eventually be adapted for TV. The Project HER series offers a platform to make women's voices heard, with the films spanning a range of genres.
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Short Film: Prison Drama "The Row" | Project HER | Iris

[@nathangonzalez9710]

Wow I have to give them credit they did there research. No hysteria, no "dead man walking", a clinical almost surgical experience. Bravo.

[@lisaboylen8416]

I could not do that job and you often find yourself thinking somebody deserves a death penalty but really I say only God can do that it's truly a tough one

[@suesmith3744]

If somebody murdered a member of my family I would do it happily TBH .

[@keisengramagogodi5369]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@lukamu5806]

Equally me I can't. I second you

[@gaberobinson8066]

I believe in the death penalty bc it’s a eye for a eye if you kill someone your not Human anymore

[@helengazzara8725]

😊❤oh, the irony of the cross on the wall! Wake up America.

[@veronicagoddard6770]

This is the kind of content they need to make more of

[@rjs1jd]

4 sure

[@angelicniaa9106]

Yes so we can all learn about it and a 5- version as well

[@Asstlum]

Better than Netflix thingy for me

[@sl4dja]

@@Asstlum fr

[@Lolsfier23]

Wtf u physoco

[@Mike-tp6pm]

RIP to all those wrongfully executed for something they did not do, The system just wants to wash their hands clean and the scary thing is right now there are many men and women sitting in prison awaiting death who are truly innocent.

[@thelifeofrosegold2341]

Amen

[@leonbernadette895]

Most of them are criminals already so it doesn't matter

[@sharellecountz2600]

God is going to punish the judges for murder

[@brsu184]

I remember seeing the documentary on wonderful jean...if you get a chance watch it ...her life story was very interesting personally I think she could have been given a life sentence instead of death

[@primalkyogre2328]

@Hazey The judges probably died awhile ago

[@ghostriley1697]

The actor who played the warden looked like Morgan Freeman

[@kevindavis8175]

That’s what I was thinking.

[@colinrow725]

My first thought too.

[@theresamaleady7721]

It isn't he has a stronger look in her face

[@linda-taylorwest4435]

I SAYING THE SAME THING ALSO VOICES ARE THE SAME.

[@David31567]

He played a special force soldier in Broken Arrow :)

[@2300j]

This moved me tears. I can not believe I live in a society that allows this to continue.

[@andrewcrane2786]

Its just movie not real at all I think they should take away all death penalty

[@2300j]

@@andrewcrane2786 yeah thanks I'm aware that it's a Movie. It would against all regulation for a real execution to be publicly shared.

[@Tjfcr]

@@2300j death penalty is good

[@2300j]

@@Tjfcr how so...

[@Tjfcr]

@@2300j because some people deserve it,

[@TimothyWorel-y9k]

Shows the humanity of the Warden, who was visibly distressed.

[@verdelllee2659]

They gotta make a full movie. It was interesting for a short film

[@geraldineparker883]

rest in peace to the wrongfully killed inmates may they rest in peace

[@alhajawardo9879]

Even If this was the last job in the world I woud not do this it's too sad

[@sergeantdef.3572]

Indeed..

[@septemberquest6393]

Powerful film.🎥📽️🎞️

[@lynnbrown2409]

In my humble opinion, the film is art. And just like art the unknowns should be answered or interpreted by the viewer. For me, the whispering in the ear of the last words, the putting on of the ring, and the reappearance of the condemned man are all symbolic. Even if we - as the audience, were to hear the last words (what was whispered to the warden) we will eventually forget those words and carry on with our lives. However, the warden will forever have those words etched in his memory. Putting the ring on, is symbolic of the warden faced with the responsibility of returning to his normal life (maybe he's married)... and being expected to not let the burden of the trauma he just actively witness not effect his personal life. The reappearance of the executed man in his backseat (also like the whisper) symbolizing that the memory of the man he helped put to death will always haunt his memory... the warden will forever carry the man with him.

[@latishaconey5883]

Very good eye

[@WolfgangAPalm-ju9er]

it is at least a consolation for me to have realized that our life - as much as we should cherish it - is just an illusion...

[@andreyaasmalling3563]

Awesome

[@achimw.8283]

@lynnbrown : This type of death penalty is a very big mistake of this humanity! To say so, against God's will, made and realized by human hands, ethically an incredible situation, inhumane, cruel and barbaric! If it were up to me, this type of execution would be stopped immediately, worldwide! You have to imagine it: Someone kills a person, then the state punishes him or her, the state goes and makes itself a murderer? Where is the logic in that? Thank God my current girlfriend sees it that way too, if my girlfriend saw it differently or were in favor of this stare, I would leave her, immediately. I am a total opponent of this cruel punishment created by people, which is not in line with dignity of man, no matter what happened? Anyone who supports the death penalty doesn't even know what he or she is talking about? All the best to you and stay healthy! 👍 🙂

[@lynnbrown2409]

@@achimw.8283 Agreed. I am against the death penalty. Even if someone killed my love one or myself, I wouldn't want them to get the death penalty. Life in prison with no chance of parole would be more fitting - they took a life so they forfeit their free life, but no one has the right to kill anyone.

[@wakitaharmon2856]

I could not do this job put some one to death. You all are in trouble with the father above.you should not take lives of other.you will be punished

[@hunterhammer4978]

Agreed

[@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl]

He was executed himself and didn't stop it and according to your logic condemned the Roman soldiers to everlasting punishment. See a psychiatrist is all I can say.

[@street-smart2998]

As a Satanic Worshipper it is belief that the guilty deserve no mercy so I could do this and have a big smile while doing it knowing I am giving justice to that victims family but this video really pulls the heart strings.

[@UnKnown-bf8bv]

This is what I hate about ppl putting false statements wakita Harmon u are so wrong

[@UnKnown-bf8bv]

Wakita Harmon dont make false statement again bc that’s against the Lord and in the Bible it says Deuteronomy 27:24 “Cursed is anyone who kills their neighbor secretly.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” And there is other verse that talk about it.so next time it’s better to make sure instead of making false statements bc it’s agains Gods rules

[@andreyaasmalling3563]

Execution is not punishment it's murder

[@tendoritah8308]

Murder of someone who also probably murdered.

[@georgiagiolia7477]

@@tendoritah8308 οι εκτελεστές των ποινών, είναι οι χειρότεροι δολοφόνοι...ντροπή τους!!!

[@rhonapeterson514]

No it's not,they probably deserved it.

[@seanleeboboyo1338]

@@tendoritah8308 Yes, of course, every kill is murder and it's very violent. What if not all of its forms are?

[@alexbabyborisova]

I have to agree!!!! Execution is not punishment!!! It’s murder

[@ibkristykat]

LAST LIGHT was a great Kiefer Sutherland film about a guy on death row who Kelli trying to appeal his sentence. Very sad even though he didn't seem to repent/feel remorse for his crimes

[@Mark-zs7gm]

A very moving film. It really makes you think.

[@annhughes3869]

Watching this had me in tears showing how some one dies. The prison Warden asked if there was any thing he wanted to say the prisoner whisphered some thing to him he was clearly upset. Thank God We don’t have the death row in England R.I.P

[@jeffseth1932]

Yeah u no longer do cuz it was abolished , english used to burn people alive or boil them in water .. theirs were by far the cruelest

[@TimothyWorel-y9k]

​@@jeffseth1932even Albert Pierrepoint turned against it in the end.

[@shaheedalishabazz5103]

Brilliant mind boggling, short film! A+

[@Vinfls]

I’m having anxiety watching this 😢😢😢 and I’m sad

[@carlfernandes1275]

Me too Amigo

[@anam8or895]

Me to gurl

[@aquitegamerph151]

Same but im nervous really nervous

[@anam8or895]

@Donnell Okafor bruh not every one has. Anxiety

[@benlewis1239]

Soo sad but that's a long walk

[@zaynphillips2079]

Watching before going to bed....we are not the same

[@michellecage6975]

That's Powerful! So sad.

[@yeawgamingcolnies1231]

Before: my god I can't stop crying After seeing word drama: really REALY!

[@WolfgangAPalm-ju9er]

it is at least a consolation for me to have realized that our life - as much as we should cherish it - is just an illusion...

[@simplyjada.7801]

this breaks my heart that this man is dying im crying really lot😭🥺☹

[@theresamaleady7721]

It is so sad it breaks my heart

[@BlackShadow-qo8fq]

The question is that, what did the inmate do to send him to the death penalty of injection? I still don’t understand!

[@shytown2406]

Eye for an Eye!!.

[@louisechambers8253]

This hurt me. Even if someone knowingly took away someone I loved,I couldnt allow this to happen to them,this is still a murder.it doesn't bring back the person you lost.it just doesn't sit right with me.

[@Jimm33-u7q]

It's probably too easy to say I'm pro/anti-death penalty. I think there would be some mixed feelings if a loved one was murdered, or if a loved one murdered someone.

[@lindamoore8748]

I actually feel Bad for the prisoner!

[@lindamoore8748]

I would love to be there for him fir support

[@edwarddeenonny7501]

There are so many innocent man and woman out there waiting for death penalty so scary.for those wrongfully executed may they find peace in heaven. This never the best option 😥

[@ligiazamfir5071]

Yes you are right

[@markusklein4143]

Die Richter werden in der Hölle Schmoren Ihr Amis habt Genug Unschuldige zum Tode Verurteilt. DUE Strafe für Sowas das die Richter Selbst Gerichtet werden

[@belindaschmidt9964]

And you know this ( many innocent out there) how???? With DNA it’s pretty accurate who did what.

[@Mdball-d1s]

I've got goosebumps wile waching this.

[@sergeantdef.3572]

Very powerful movie..and the warden seems to be a very good person..

[@KellyXXans]

I have read a lot of executions and I have never read an inmate who refuses his execution and fights for his life. all accept death and to be led and tied without resisting. Has anyone ever resisted and if so, what's going on? taser? sedative? they have the right to execute an unconscious person?

[@debrawhitney7116]

I oppose the death penalty. Living a life in a cell is much more effective.

[@schnitzelberry]

Effective? Effective for what? What's the goal? What exactly are we achieving that moves society forward?

[@belindaschmidt9964]

Living in a cell while the victim was denied life by some creep!!! Look up ted bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Wayne gasey.

[@woodyssnake8562]

I just kept visualizing how awful his willful crime must have been and that he probably enjoyed it, toon always changes when their caught and face real consequences

[@madisongoodwin8123]

Wow...... just wow

[@Sirena65]

his heart got flatlined 😥

[@juanitabaptista7051]

THIS SO SAD 😥😥😥😥😥 I PRAY FOR EVERYONE WHO HAVE TO DO WITH PUTTING PEOPLE TO DEATH.

[@AHAYAH88]

This is a movie probably produced by people who are against the death penalty. The people who are responsible for taking a prisoner to the death chamber love what they do more than life so don't pray for them.

[@joekavanagh7089]

@@AHAYAH88 I think they will need prayers on Judgement Day

[@phillipvietri8786]

You should pray for everyone, even the offenders.

[@amythomas1124]

BUSTDOWNSATAN That’s where you’re dead wrong. My Dad was a guard at the Iowa State Prison in the early 1960’s, when Iowa still had the death penalty of hanging. My Dad was there when they hung the last three inmates. He actually escorted one of the inmates up the 13 steps. He watched them all die. It caused him nightmares, he told me later on when I was older. He needed that job to support his family. One of those inmates actually had stabbed to death his best friend right there in prison. My Dad said he was relieved that Iowa no longer had the death penalty. So yes, pray for those that are working in States that still do this. You don’t know their story and it’s the law, and they abide by the law if you want to keep your job.

[@siren6719]

death penalty must be forbidden

[@maxinator2002]

Regardless of whether the prisoner "deserved" to die, I think this short film depicts a perspective not often explored in capital punishment. I think that the warden feels that something isn't right about what they do. Frankly, I would find it troubling if those who participate in an execution are able to sleep at night following an execution for quite some time. Even if you support the death penalty, don't you agree that something just isn't right when another human being is killed, regardless of the reasoning? It just seems so incredibly wrong. I am simply unable to perform the mental gymnastics to justify killing someone, even if they might not "deserve" to live. Some may argue that it is "justice" for the victim's family, and yet when a high profile prisoner is executed, sometimes people will cheer outside the prison walls. That doesn't sound like the result of justice; it sounds like vengeance. Almost as if the death penalty is simply a legal avenue to bloodthirsty vengeance. That just seems so incredibly morally repulsive and wrong. Just the thought of that make me feel a little sick to my stomach... absolutely repulsive.

[@deku3513]

Yeah

[@zippymufo9765]

I would think that the horrible crimes these people commit would make you upset, but evidently not 😂

[@maxinator2002]

@@zippymufo9765 It seems that you severely misinterpreted my comment. I want to make it clear that my opposition to capital punishment is NOT in defense of murderers. Frankly, some of the worst criminals probably deserve a fate far worse than death. But no civilized society would deliver such a punishment. It is our job, as 𝘤𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 citizens, to reject the barbarism that murders live by. There is nothing righteous or correct about vengeance. Just as the crimes committed by those often sentenced to death are sickening, so is the barbaric response that is capital punishment. Let’s instead lock these criminals up for the remainder of their lives so that they can’t hurt anyone again, while still setting a good example to society on the civilized way of doing things.

[@1SonorGirl]

@@maxinator2002 I understand your point completely and for the most part agree with you. However understand this, my husband was a maximum security corrections officer. Many of the inmates there were what you would call "lifers." Some "lifers" were given multiple life sentences for very heinous violent crimes and sentenced to death. After New York abolished Capital punishment these inmates had nothing left to lose. There was no consequence anymore and in fact contributed to the murder of other inmates and corrections officers as well. It made an already dangerous job even more so in my opinion. So this is a very slippery slope when it comes to the death penalty. What do you do with these type of offenders? Some people are too dangerous to live within society or even within a prison setting. The line between vengeance and justice can be blurred at times especially when you lose a loved one to a vicious crime. I know because I felt the very same way when my husband was murdered by a drunk and drugged out driver. I was angry and bitter for a long time during my year long hospital stay. The one thing I can tell you is that no one wants to become an executioner. It takes a very strong minded and disciplined person to do so, and still it has a profound effect on those involved. Sometimes I think people forget what its like for the correction officers who put their lives on the line everyday to keep our communities safe. The cops may put the bad guys in there but the CO's live in that environment. Sorry if I rambled, I just wanted to give my perspective.

[@charlesciminera5881]

Very well put and expressed I'm not sure death penalty is even vengeance much less justice it's even more perverted it's entertainment for sick minds just like when people watched gladiators killing each other calling capital punishment justice was just like calling gladiators a sport

[@dairayilydiachikumbirike212]

I'm glad we don't have to deal with this in Zimbabwe

[@Takedownman]

Nah just Mugabe lol

[@snow_the_dev]

@@Takedownman AY YO- waddup

[@liliosatariroguta8250]

Eish you can say that again it was abolished. Yes justice Must be served but I don't think two wrongs makes a right. I Just think that it's inhumane to give death penalty to murders . It dsnt sit well with me.

[@charlesciminera5881]

I guess your just not quite so civilized in Zimbabwe sir

[@deronlouis88louis52]

@@Takedownman you're not funny

[@billysmith5721]

we had a murder in our family. the loved one is still dead. his killer died of natural causes in prison

[@a_little_demon]

my condolences, are you and your family okay ?

[@billysmith5721]

@@a_little_demon our loved one is still dead. revenge is not an issue. its loss forever of our loved one

[@stephenfinnan2972]

His ghost was in the back seat

[@asylumbuilder2881]

Do not judge or you to wil be judged

[@David31567]

not really true baby cake....a judge sentence you no??

[@wandaclark5020]

❤My condolences to the victims and lifers as well God can only judfe😢😢

[@chelenjalo544]

Very sad,😢

[@shaneoldham6593]

there are also many many killers sitting they life out in jail no death sentence for their horrific crimes

[@Jaylynn_Cherio]

This made me cry😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@marcusmoney4883]

Really made you cry

[@dede_e]

Wtfff why?

[@IwantIT209]

If you kill someone and the police kill you was the police suppose to be killed too?

[@simplyjada.7801]

bro i was about to cry in this video

[@phillipvietri8786]

He's not a prison guard, by the way, he's the prison warden. I must say I cannot fathom what the point of the film is meant to be.

[@billiembadjie9668]

Phillip Vietri - probably the point of the film was to show that the Warden did not believe in the death plenty. But due to the law has to be the person with the convicted till the end. This of course is just a short film, but all the same realistic too. In the USA the convicted are on death row many years, and wardens get to know some prisoners more personally. Here in the UK when we still had the death sentence, once the death sentence was passed by the judge, the convicted had just three weeks for appeals etc, hence possibly easier for all concerned, the governor, the convicted and both sets of families of victim and convicted.

[@lynnbrown2409]

In my humble opinion, the film is art. And just like art and the unknowns should be answered or interpreted by the viewer. For me, the whispering in the ear of the last words, the putting on of the ring, and the reappearance of the condemned man are all symbolic. Even if we - as the audience, were to hear the last words (what was whispered to the warden) we will eventually forget those words and carry on with our lives. However, the warden will forever have those words etched in his memory. Putting the ring on, is symbolic of the warden faced with the responsibility of returning to his normal life (maybe he's married)... and being expected to not let the burden of the trauma he just actively witness not effect his personal life. The reappearance of the executed man in his backseat (also like the whisper) symbolizing that the memory of the man he helped put to death will always haunt his memory... the warden will forever carry the man with him.

[@nellynennen5003]

What a life

[@heanvisalseyhak9487]

I hope that those prisoners don’t feel any pain just fair away peacefully into the unknown

[@tobysrccars]

I hope they do feel pain! How if it was your loved one they had killed in the most brutal painful way! You would want them to feel pain then! And the innocent person they killed didnt deserve death in whatever way they recieved it!

[@vishalnaidu5374]

Sorry for them

[@spacemanstudios2917]

@@tobysrccars I do agree with you 100 percent I honestly think lethal injection is to good for them

[@spacemanstudios2917]

@@tobysrccars ESPN if there a child molester or something then they definitely should get the chair

[@f1shcak3]

oh no they do feel pain after they’re put to sleep their lungs fill with liquid and it’s liek they’re drowning but can’t do anything about it since they can’t move it’s a horrid way to die and we should abolish the death penalty all together and would rather let someone rot away in a cell than put to death

[@gameplaye478]

Félicitations comme ces vous qui remplace Dieu allez si

[@silvannaa_a]

THE ENDING WAS UNEXPECTED

[@silvannaa_a]

@Astro Telomeres it was-

[@alexisanderson7332]

I get scared watching the ending

[@peninahruth2870]

The evil world

[@LavenderLemonade4]

it was beautiful i just wish there was subtitles available

[@angelscott8725]

How is this beautiful to you?

[@Alearci]

Killer🤮

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

Sicko

[@samrutland7509]

The death penalty should only be aloud for serial killers and mass murders. Terrorsists too but one murder should just be prison time. Feel free to reply I want to hear some opinions.

[@brianjoseph5787]

I agree. And child molesters

[@lelandbrowniii5168]

My opinion is anyone in jail for rape should die by electric chair

[@joekavanagh7089]

I disagree. The death penalty should be abolished altogether. Hatred only begets hatred

[@noplease1323]

Only for capital offenses or aggravated murder. That I would agree, but child molestation, usually depends.

[@lelandbrowniii5168]

@@noplease1323 all child rapist and child molesters deserve slow suffocation by ducktape. Who agrees with me?

[@Vinfls]

Such mest up no one deserves this who ever did this rule is crazy who even started this

[@angelicniaa9106]

Yeah very bad

[@hinakotakami3463]

Always blacks as prisoner damn

[@johnwest7463]

So proud of Virginia for ending the death penalty

[@guimascarenhas2363]

New GOP Governor and GOP State House are on track to bringing capital punishment back to Virginia, they just need to flip State Senate in 2023 to do it, which will be pretty easy bc currently is 21-19 for Dems, they just need to flip 1 seat and Lt.Gov. can cast the tiebreak vote in favor of reinstate the death penalty

[@charlesciminera5881]

Maybe some day Texas will end death penalty ok it was just a joke

[@johnwest7463]

@@charlesciminera5881 oh they will and it won't be too much longer

[@guimascarenhas2363]

@@johnwest7463 keep dreaming, never going to happen, a supermajority of Texas voters supporting the death penalty will never allow monsters to escape what they deserve, in the South victims matters, victim’s families matters

[@johnwest7463]

@@guimascarenhas2363 the death penalty will end in Texas as soon as Democrats gain control of the state which won't be too long

[@John-sw6pm]

So sad for taking a man life ,I once was facing a death sentence but God and sentence to death God keep spiritual strong

[@lip2628]

What was the death sentence for?

[@swarone7277]

This is so sad

[@dede_e]

No

[@achimw.8283]

@@dede_e Yes,is cruel and inhumane,barberic !

[@Ryan-xo6ke]

this is really sad thats all ive got to say

[@Ryan-xo6ke]

no i didnt

[@Ryan-xo6ke]

Sean Stell no i didnt

[@Beyondlimits_400]

Lol

[@LincolnClay98]

Wimp

[@Ryan-xo6ke]

@@LincolnClay98 ik u r

[@WeeNat313]

Why do you kill someone whose killed someone to show killing is wrong????

[@bettypowell892]

Sad, God bless you

[@kevinporter6426]

What was the purpose of the nurse doing circular motions on his chest like that?

[@calibean7736]

This is not realistic. This is an extremely G rated version of what really happens. Why do we still practice this sick barbaric form of punishment? We are a sick society!

[@auggith]

yes, this is a G rated version of what often really happens. but in theory, this is exactly what should happen. the prisoner is strapped to the table, unconscious within seconds, and dead soon after. if the people performing executions were properly trained, this would be entirely realistic.

[@calibean7736]

@@auggith I don’t agree it should happen at all. Let them sit in prison. They suffer more and cost less.

[@User-gyspopuvjlsh]

I've always had an opinion for everything but there, I don't know what to think !!! Should I avenge the victims and punish the murderer ?? Should I ask for this death sentence to be converted to life in prison without any chance of release but is it life even for a criminal ??? Who am I to give my opinion ??? All I know is the drama that these victims and families are going through on both sides !!!

[@victorgutierrez9761]

Who’s gonna ignore the fact that they get a good meal

[@RailroadGuy49]

They only get whatever amount that the state sets as a maximum cost for that meal. It’s often not very much. I don’t think I could eat to be honest.

[@cariza5]

@@RailroadGuy49 he shouldn't be allowed a last meal, not needed, give him the Bible instead.

[@angelawallace6317]

Not in Texas they dont

[@annacarinfryklof2610]

Against UN Torture Committe Forbidden Cruel Inhuman degradering treatmant or Punishment.. 🌅 He is in heaven where The Sun is shining. God Bless Him remember for a long time. Thank you for your contributing to what is really happen on Death Row. 🌟

[@lukamu5806]

Can't do such a job, just observing someone dying???? No ways. You remain guilty for the rest of your life. Don't judge so you too will not be judged?????

[@Lobsterman5481]

Nicely done!

[@thatsthethehoodcycle9080]

I rather u give me something that instantly kills me

[@phillthorpe2643]

Yeah like a bullet behind the ear at close range

[@JunaidWolf3]

@@phillthorpe2643 or the guillotine I heard that’s fast

[@vyatrac4696]

@@JunaidWolf3 it may be fast, but still painful, the injection is most painless

[@i.xlavenderx.i2855]

Ye but they want you to feel the pain

[@tyreektulley7656]

Was it the spirit that came back or he was not dea

[@brodygardner1655]

Interesting movie we never seen the start to see if he was innocent or not kinda reminded me of the green mile awesome little short film though

[@Anastashya]

I’ve never gotten the green mile out of my mind 😢

[@dianemardis8964]

very humane way to die. who or how many did he kill and how humane was that.

[@georgiapeach3109]

The Warden in this is a compassionate man, you can feel it. I oppose the death penalty. We should be better, not resort to this barbarism.

[@ogracid9883]

He pissed his pants

[@BlueSkyCountry]

Don't do the crime if you can't face the consequences.

[@rebeccacrystian6333]

🙏🙏🙏😭❤️

[@jeremymcandrew8068]

This was a film very well done. However I believed the ending was a cop out. They should have continued the scene.

[@c.k.185]

Outstanding

[@chriswebb4162]

About the only 'plus' for capital punishment is no one re-offends !

[@Jamiebrakebill221]

The window where the witnesses look out at, that one I think is a one way mirror.

[@TheDarkOne_Rumplestiltskin]

I could never do this job cause I can’t stand the sight of death

[@AmosPressley]

There are too many unknowns here for this film to be meaningful. What did the prisoner whisper in the ear of the Warden? How did the prisoner reappear? Is there a relationship with that reappearance and the Warden putting on that ring? Having a film that leaves you thinking is fine, but there should be some meaningful clues for speculation. But this is just a bunch of question marks.

[@damienwilliams3108]

@David Marskell well spoken sir I agree with what you said....God bless

[@Zainygreenstone]

Agreed

[@lynnbrown2409]

In my humble opinion, the film is art. And just like art the unknowns should be answered or interpreted by the viewer. For me, the whispering in the ear of the last words, the putting on of the ring, and the reappearance of the condemned man are all symbolic. Even if we - as the audience, were to hear the last words (what was whispered to the warden) we will eventually forget those words and carry on with our lives. However, the warden will forever have those words etched in his memory. Putting the ring on, is symbolic of the warden faced with the responsibility of returning to his normal life (maybe he's married)... and being expected to not let the burden of the trauma he just actively witness not effect his personal life. The reappearance of the executed man in his backseat (also like the whisper) symbolizing that the memory of the man he helped put to death will always haunt his memory... the warden will forever carry the man with him.

[@brsu184]

you might have to put your caption on just an idea

[@nala3038]

Put Watts in there

[@savannahwilliams9105]

Yes

[@ArthurPendragonyearsago]

Chris watts?

[@savannahwilliams9105]

@@ArthurPendragonyearsago yes

[@joshualouisy5496]

One thing I know only god that judge us but these people who judge people death I just hope in their time with god 🙏 hope they can answer the question he will ask them

[@divadavis7479]

Yes nat wood

[@joannepatel6660]

Some people get first chance but, their no second chances once the judges say put death row .

[@lukepease7096]

Idk why people want to get ride of the death row. I think we need it more then anything right now. Maybe it will scare people to not go that way so they don't end up in the bed

[@WeeNat313]

There is absolutely no proof that the death penalty acts as a deterrent. Murder rates are actually higher in capital punishment states.

[@shycat5905]

That paralyzing part must be awful. 😨

[@ianpilkington2037]

Cat Henes You're unconscious, you wouldn't know you were

[@irisheyesofbelfast]

Have you ever had surgery where they put you to sleep? If so, do you remember what they did while you were asleep? Same exact thing here.

[@darealone4480]

Love these short films better than cinema crap

[@youmang]

they should just contract it out to the prisoners so it's more random. All that red tape and false hope is torture

[@laurameszaros9547]

I just cannot believe that a seasoned prison governor would have such a reaction to an execution, unless they knew the prisoner to be innocent. No, I don't buy it.

[@richardkallio3868]

I wouldn’t be too terribly surprised if many death house wardens become alcoholic or insane (or both).

[@lyndawood7937]

Wow. Awesome film. Thanks.

[@TTPSURVIVOR]

I want to see more!!! Every bit of interesting!!

[@irisheyesofbelfast]

@@eliort25 ridiculous comment followed by "May God forgive you." Wow. SMH

[@Glorioustvinternational]

Jess like seriously

[@youngjayzgh.]

May you end up like him , son of Satan

[@clairefrickvape]

Actual executions are absolutely terrifying to watch.

[@abianneisaac3909]

RIP FELLA THAT IS SO SAD 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔I CANNOT WITNESS THAT IN FRONT MY FACE

[@lindamoore8748]

Why did he take off his wedding band?

[@thewhitewitch7691]

Life, and Dead..

[@LadyAcheron]

Disgusting that this happens in the " greatest" nation on earth.

[@cariza5]

What is disgusting

[@amythomas1124]

cariza5 We know he committed murder, and I guess it wasn’t disgusting to her what this man did to his victim.

[@patlophamotse5836]

@@amythomas1124 2 wrongs don't make a right

[@amythomas1124]

@@patlophamotse5836 An eye for an eye! 🙄

[@robb00]

@@amythomas1124 .....and we become blind. Barbaric country!! Killing people in order to prove that killing is wrong. That's crazy!!

[@OJxiii]

If they make you unconscious first then paralysis… That’s a much easier death imo! You won’t even know you gone… No pain!