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The State of Texas vs. Melissa

  • 20202020
  • 1h 42m
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The State of Texas vs. Melissa (2020)
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Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.
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    • Directors
      • Cyril Thomas
      • Sabrina Van Tassel
    • Writer
      • Sabrina Van Tassel
    • Stars
      • Norma Jean Farley
      • Peter Gilman
      • Bobby Lucio
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    • Directors
      • Cyril Thomas
      • Sabrina Van Tassel
    • Writer
      • Sabrina Van Tassel
    • Stars
      • Norma Jean Farley
      • Peter Gilman
      • Bobby Lucio
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    • 29User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
    • Awards
      • 5 wins

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    Norma Jean Farley
    • Forensic pathologist
    Peter Gilman
    • Melissa's attorney in 2007
    Bobby Lucio
    • Melissa's son
    Daniella Lucio
    • Melissa's daughter
    Diane Lucio
    • Melissa's sister
    Esperanza Lucio
    • Melissa's mother
    Melissa Lucio
    • Self
    Rene Lucio
    • Melissa's brother
    Alexandra Marie
    • Melissa's daughter
    Alfredo Padilla
    • Cameron County prosecuteor
    John Pinkerman
    • Psychologist
    Margaret Schmucker
    • Melissa's habeas lawyer
    Michael Wynne
    • Ex-Assistant United States Attorney
    Thomas Young
    • Forensic pathologist
    • Directors
      • Cyril Thomas
      • Sabrina Van Tassel
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      • Sabrina Van Tassel
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    Heart wrenching!
    So much heart and pain went into making this documentary! You can see the emotions in everyone's faces, including the producer herself! This could happen to anyone, it's scary! Advocate for Melissa's freedom!
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    • Release date
      • September 15, 2021 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • L'État du Texas contre Melissa
    • Production companies
      • Vito Films
      • Tahli Films
      • Andaman Films
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      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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