Executions (Stories About Death Penalty)

Warning: Footage from live executions are shown in detail. Viewers' disrcretion is advised.


"Executions" (1995) is a documentary showing real footage of the many different methods humanity has used through-out history for capital punishment.


During the film, the makers point out how unjustifiable the death penalty is in every situation, so they do take a staunch stance against what they're presenting. Footage from live executions are shown in detail.


This objective documentary on the death penalty and state sponsored killing looks at the social, political and moral impact of these methods of death.


The film is separated into chapters on various execution styles and uses the theme of humane death in every segment.