At the death house door [videorecording] / The Independent Film Channel presents ; in association with the Chicago Tribune Company ; a Kartemquim Films production ; directed by Steve James, Peter Gilbert ; produced by Peter Gilbert, Steve James.
Title from feature. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: bonus scenes (28 min.); "Updates" text summary of Pickett's work ; "Carlos De Luna audiotape" narration recorded by Pickett (50 min.); theatrical trailer (3 min.); "Death Penalty Facts" PDF file; "Fact sheet" information PDF file.
Summary:
An intimate look at the death penalty in the state of Texas through the eyes of Pastor Carroll Pickett, who served 15 years as the death house chaplain to the infamous 'Walls' prison unit in Huntsville. During Pickett's remarkable career he presided over 95 executions, including the world's first lethal injection. After each execution, Pickett recorded an audiotape account of his trip to the death chamber.
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