American justice [videorecording] : death penalty / produced by Kurtis Productions, Ltd. and Towers Productions, Inc. ; produced by Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd. in association with Arts & Entertainment Networks ; writer, Ronnie Hess.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
A & E Home Video :
Copyright Date:
2002, c1994
Description:
1 videodisc (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
"The History Channel." DVD release of a program from the television series, American justice. Host, Bill Kurtis.
Summary:
Examines the arguments for and against capital punishment. Presents the case of Caryl Chessman, a rapist, kidnapper, and jailhouse lawyer who appealed his sentence for twelve years. Follows with a discussion of other capital cases, and the constitutional fight over the death penalty.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.