After Innocence


1h 35m 2005

Brief Synopsis

A chronicle following several exonerated men who had been wrongfully imprisoned for decades and then released after DNA evidence proved their absolute innocence. Seven men undergo an emotional journey back into society and attempt to rebuild their lives. Included are a police officer, an army sergea

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

A chronicle following several exonerated men who had been wrongfully imprisoned for decades and then released after DNA evidence proved their absolute innocence. Seven men undergo an emotional journey back into society and attempt to rebuild their lives. Included are a police officer, an army sergeant and a young father sent to prison and even death row for decades, for crimes they did not commit. The men are thrust back into society with little or no support from the system that put them behind bars. While the public views an exoneration as a success story--a wrong that has been righted--the human toll of wrongful imprisonment can last far longer than the sentences served.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States October 21, 2005

Released in United States Fall October 21, 2005

Released in United States on Video February 6, 2007

Released in United States January 2005

Released in United States November 2005

Released in United States January 2006

Shown at Palm Spring International Film Festival (New American Cinema) January 5-16, 2006.

Limited Release in United States October 21, 2005 (NY)

Released in United States Fall October 21, 2005

Released in United States on Video February 6, 2007

Released in United States January 2005 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 20-30, 2005.)

Released in United States November 2005 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (DOC) November 3-13, 2005.)

Released in United States January 2006 (Shown at Palm Spring International Film Festival (New American Cinema) January 5-16, 2006.)