The Last Defense

Series Showrunner
Director, The Darlie Routier story
Production Company:  Lincoln Square Productions

A seven-part limited series comprised of two multi-episode films, each focused on a likely innocent person who is currently on death row.  

“Makes a disturbing argument about the potential for error in capital cases.”

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“Refraining from theatrical manipulation, the documentary makes its case, and trusts the audience to reach conclusions.”

“Nothing is crystal clear on The Last Defense, and this commitment to ambiguity makes for a riveting and intellectually engaging watch.”
woman with blonde hair on telephone in office behind desk
three older white-haired men in suits sitting at boardroom table
white-haired woman with glasses at desk with many papers in front of her
young black woman with glasses talking
close-up shot of bearded man with earring
older black woman talks to someone off screen
man wearing tie and suit looks out of window to the left
obscured view of meeting in an office through a window
hands turning a page

Excerpt. 4 mins.