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Clemency

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.5K
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Alfre Woodard in Clemency (2019)
Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard). As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
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As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Chinonye Chukwu
  • Writer
    • Chinonye Chukwu
  • Stars
    • Alfre Woodard
    • Richard Schiff
    • Aldis Hodge
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chinonye Chukwu
  • Writer
    • Chinonye Chukwu
  • Stars
    • Alfre Woodard
    • Richard Schiff
    • Aldis Hodge
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 32 nominations total

    Videos8

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:00
    Official Trailer
    Clemency
    Trailer 2:00
    Clemency
    Spotlighting Sundance 2019's Women Directors
    Clip 3:36
    Spotlighting Sundance 2019's Women Directors
    Aldis Hodge Tackles the Harsh Truths of 'Clemency' and a 'Die Hard' Mystery
    Full Episode 7:23
    Aldis Hodge Tackles the Harsh Truths of 'Clemency' and a 'Die Hard' Mystery
    Watch What 'Clemency' Star Aldis Hodge Is Watching
    Video 1:09
    Watch What 'Clemency' Star Aldis Hodge Is Watching
    A Painting Is Worth a Thousand Words and One Aldis Hodge Film
    Video 3:30
    A Painting Is Worth a Thousand Words and One Aldis Hodge Film
    Aldis Hodge Found the Truth in 'Clemency' at San Quentin State Prison
    Video 5:50
    Aldis Hodge Found the Truth in 'Clemency' at San Quentin State Prison
    Meet the Cast of Sundance Grand Jury Prize-Winner 'Clemency'
    Video 4:27
    Meet the Cast of Sundance Grand Jury Prize-Winner 'Clemency'

    Photos41

    Alfre Woodard and Alex Castillo in Clemency (2019)
    Alfre Woodard, Michelle C. Bonilla, Richard Gunn, Aldis Hodge, Vernee Watson, LaMonica Garrett, Alex Castillo, and Jed Bernard at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Aldis Hodge at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Danielle Brooks at an event for Clemency (2019)
    John Churchill at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Kathryn Bostic at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Alfre Woodard at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Alfre Woodard at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Michael O'Neill at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Michelle C. Bonilla at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Alfre Woodard and Aldis Hodge at an event for Clemency (2019)
    Chinonye Chukwu at an event for Clemency (2019)

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    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Bernadine Williamsas Bernadine Williams
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Marty Lumettaas Marty Lumetta
    Aldis Hodge
    Aldis Hodge
    • Anthony Woodsas Anthony Woods
    Wendell Pierce
    Wendell Pierce
    • Jonathan Williamsas Jonathan Williams
    Danielle Brooks
    Danielle Brooks
    • Evette Wilkinsonas Evette Wilkinson
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Chaplain David Kendricksas Chaplain David Kendricks
    Richard Gunn
    Richard Gunn
    • Thomas Morganas Thomas Morgan
    LaMonica Garrett
    LaMonica Garrett
    • Logan Cartwrightas Logan Cartwright
    Vernee Watson
    Vernee Watson
    • Mrs. Collinsas Mrs. Collins
    Dennis Haskins
    Dennis Haskins
    • Mr. Collinsas Mr. Collins
    John Churchill
    John Churchill
    • Officer Brooksas Officer Brooks
    Alex Castillo
    Alex Castillo
    • Victor Jimenezas Victor Jimenez
    Alma Martinez
    Alma Martinez
    • Ms. Jimenezas Ms. Jimenez
    Michelle C. Bonilla
    Michelle C. Bonilla
    • Soniaas Sonia
    Jed Bernard
    Jed Bernard
    • Death Watch Officeras Death Watch Officer
    William B. Simmons II
    William B. Simmons II
    • Evette's Sonas Evette's Son
    • (as William Simmons)
    Noshir Dalal
    Noshir Dalal
    • Paramedicas Paramedic
    Debbie Pollack
    Debbie Pollack
    • Physicianas Physician
    • Director
      • Chinonye Chukwu
    • Writer
      • Chinonye Chukwu
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      To prepare for their roles, Alfre Woodard met with prison wardens and Aldis Hodge spoke with two men on death row. Director Chinonye Chukwu accompanied them.
    • Soundtracks
      Slow Train
      Written by Kathryn Bostic

      Performed by Kathryn Bostic

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Lots of long dragged out filler for the little substance
    Outstanding performances, no question about that, but the long dragged out scenes, slow pacing, and 112 mins, made this film feel like it was never going to end. Add to that its depressing nature, you start begging for it to end. Many times I had to fast forward a scene where the character would just be staring into space forever. I get that it's supposed to build suspense, but it was just way to long, too many times, the silence became annoying. Cinematography was excellent, and the score on point. And the conceptual story was well put together, but the long screenplay flawed it. Had this film's pacing been faster, and many of the dragged out scenes edited/cut down, I would have enjoyed this much better. Sadly, it's only a 6/10 from me
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    • Mar 23, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 27, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • NEON (distributor)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Merhamet
    • Filming locations
      • Sybil Brand Institute for Women - 4500 E. City Terrace Drive, Monterey Park, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • ACE Pictures Entertainment
      • Bronwyn Cornelius Productions
      • Big Indie Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $364,716
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,444
      • Dec 29, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $364,952
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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