Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case For Reasonable Doubt?
| Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case For Reasonable Doubt? | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | John Edginton |
| Written by | John Edginton |
| Starring | Mumia Abu-Jamal |
| Cinematography | Bestor Cram |
| Distributed by | Docurama Films/New Video (2008) (USA) (DVD) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 57 and 75 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | unknown |
Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case For Reasonable Doubt? is a documentary film about Mumia Abu-Jamal, directed by John Edginton. There are two versions, both produced by Otmoor Productions Ltd, UK. The first version was 57 minutes long and released in 1996 by HBO. The second version, which was 74 minutes long contained additional interview material, most notably with the witness and ex-prostitute, Veronica Jones. This longer version was not executive-produced by HBO. It was released in a small number of US cinemas and on DVD, first through FoxLorber and then in 2008 through Docurama Films/New Video Group.
Synopsis
The film is a documentary covering the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Awards
- 1998 – Won the Golden Conch award and the Indian Critics Award in the category Best Film of Above 40 Minutes Duration in Non-Fiction Category. The recipient of the award was John Edginton.
- 1997 – Nominated for the CableACE award. The category was Historical Documentary Special or Series. The nominees were Sheila Nevins (executive producer), John Edginton (producer/director), Sarah Teale (co-producer) and Nancy Abraham (associate producer).
- 1997 - National Educational Media Network, USA, won the Golden Apple Award.
See also
References
External links
New York Times Television Review. HBO version July 1996.
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