Channel Title: Death Penalty Fail Channel Description: It’s time to think again about the death penalty; a flawed system that's broken beyond repair. The practice of executions is fraught with problems - pragmatically, fiscally and constitutionally. In the US, 27 States still uphold the death penalty. More than 185 INNOCENT people have been executed. Humanitarian organizations and global leaders have spoken out against this barbaric capital punishment. It's time to abolish the death penalty. This channel is a space of advocacy, education, and opportunity. Focused on human stories, we expose the failings of the death penalty. This channel contains death penalty documentaries, animation explainers and scenes that include failed executions. death penalty reactions in court, guilty verdicts of innocent people and reveal the hardships of death row. This channel is supported by Virgin Unite, HiddenLight Productions and Witness to Innocence. To find out more, please visit: www.witnesstoinnocence.org <video> TEASER: Randal Padgett's Near-Death Experience Description: Join us for the live Film Premiere & Panel Discussion event for the It Could Happen to You film series on 10 October 2021 at 6:00pm ET. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-could-happen-to-you-film-premiere-panel-discussion-tickets-175613323177 CREDITS Post House Splice Post Production Post Production Coordinator Luisa Luleo Production Manager Holly Joy Field Producer Cedric Hatcher Producer Jennie Sheeks Sound Recordist Leatris Davis Camera Assistant Levi Mliner Director of Photography Grant Greenberg Writer/Director Bruce Goodison Executive Producer Johnny Webb </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: Mimi’s Story Description: Mimi Kelle is from Nebraska, a state that is reconsidering its stance on the Death Penalty. In 1985, Mimi’s brother James was killed by a religious cult leader. 30 years later, Mimi has still not found closure. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: A Conservative Concern Description: Pat Monks, a proud Texan Republican, meets a number of conservatives who have first-hand experience with the death penalty. Whether it be the cost implications, the effects on victims’ families, or the inaccuracy of the system – this testimony is explosive and unwavering. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: A Conservative Concern Trailer Description: #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign that ignites conversation about the death penalty - a flawed system that's broken beyond repair. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: A Quick & Bloody Look at the Death Penalty about FAIRNESS Description: A Surprising Fact about the unfair nature of the Death Penalty. To watch the full film: https://youtu.be/fmt27cg869E This short is part of an animation that takes a fast-paced ride through all of the facts and stats that you need to know to be armed for a debate on this issue. Despite its dark humor and irreverent tone, a human presence is maintained in the storytelling. The stick-man inmate drags us through the reality of the death penalty, and debunks some of the common assumptions. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: A Quick & Bloody Look at the Death Penalty about INNOCENCE Description: A Surprising Fact about the relationship between innocence and the Death Penalty. To watch the full film: https://youtu.be/fmt27cg869E This short is part of an animation that takes a fast-paced ride through all of the facts and stats that you need to know to be armed for a debate on this issue. Despite its dark humor and irreverent tone, a human presence is maintained in the storytelling. The stick-man inmate drags us through the reality of the death penalty, and debunks some of the common assumptions. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: Dewayne’s Story Description: In 2005, Alfred ‘Dewayne’ Brown was sentenced to death for murder. Ten years later, his case was overturned and he was found innocent of any involvement in the crime. Dewayne and his lawyer Brian, return to Texas’ death row. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: A Really Quick & Occasionally Bloody Look at the Death Penalty Description: This animation that takes a fast-paced ride through all of the facts and stats that you need to know to be armed for a debate on this issue. Despite its dark humor and irreverent tone, a human presence is maintained in the storytelling. The stick-man inmate drags us through the reality of the death penalty, and debunks some of the common assumptions. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> Randal's Near Death Experience Description: Alabama resident Randal Padgett was driving to Florida when he received the shocking call that his wife had been murdered. He immediately returned home to be with his family. Never could he have imagined that he would be a suspect for the murder. Randal Padgett was arrested and sentenced, all he could think about was his children and who would be looking after them. The jury declared Randal guilty and the judge sentenced him to the electric chair. On death row, Randal had to face a real possibility that he was about to be murdered by the state, even though he was completely innocent. Find out what happens next. To learn more information visit: https://www.witnesstoinnocence.org PRODUCED BY HiddenLight Productions CREDITS Post House Splice Post Production Post Production Coordinator Luisa Luleo Production Manager Holly Joy Field Producer Cedric Hatcher Producer Jennie Sheeks Sound Recordist Leatris Davis Camera Assistant Levi Mliner Director of Photography Grant Greenberg Writer/Director Bruce Goodison Executive Producer Johnny Webb </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: One Is Too Many Description: Meet Anthony 'Ray' Hinton, a man who spent 30 years on death row as an innocent man. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> 'It Could Happen To You' - Film Premiere and Panel Discussion with special guests Description: Following the screening of this incredible film, hear from the inspiring woman at the center of the story herself, Sabrina Butler-Smith. You'll also hear from Sir Richard Branson and Celia Oullette, both vocal advocates for a fair justice system. Attendees will be able to participate in a live Q&A with the speakers. Join the panel discussion and let's find out how, and if, this is the justice system we deserve. Because It Could Happen To You. </video> <video> #DeathPenaltyFail: A Quick & Bloody Look at the Death Penalty about GEOGRAPHY Description: A Surprising Fact about the geography of the Death Penalty. To watch the full film: https://youtu.be/fmt27cg869E This short is part of an animation that takes a fast-paced ride through all of the facts and stats that you need to know to be armed for a debate on this issue. Despite its dark humor and irreverent tone, a human presence is maintained in the storytelling. The stick-man inmate drags us through the reality of the death penalty, and debunks some of the common assumptions. --- #DeathPenaltyFail is a film campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. We challenge anyone to watch the full series of videos on our website and to not learn something surprising: DeathPenaltyFail.org Share the videos and sign up at DeathPenaltyFail.org to get involved and learn more. --- Over the last few years, executions have been on the decline in the US, the practice has been fraught with pragmatic, fiscal, and constitutional problems. This hasn’t stopped the country from continuing to be one of the top executing nations in the world. #DeathPenaltyFail is a campaign to promote the facts, highlight the inefficiencies, and push for the repeal of the death penalty in the United States. Using films, visuals, and the stories of exonerees, victim’s families, and law enforcement, we are committed to educating people about the social, emotional, and financial burdens of the death penalty. Whether you support the death penalty or not, there can be no doubt that the death penalty is riddled with problems, and when that system leads to the taking of a life, the stakes are simply too high to ignore. </video> <video> Sabrina's Near-Death Experience Description: When Sabrina checked in on her baby and discovered he wasn’t breathing, she immediately and desperately searched for help to revive him. Instead of receiving support, she found herself in police custody aggressively being accused of murdering her nine-month-old son and labeled a “baby killer”. Seventeen years old, Sabrina was then arrested and faced a court trial, where the judge sentenced her to die by lethal injection. On the morning of her “death date”, as Sabrina faced the horrific reality that she was going to die, life-changing news reached her prison cell and altered her future. To learn more information visit: https://www.witnesstoinnocence.org PRODUCED BY HiddenLight Productions CREDITS Post House Splice Post Production Post Production Coordinator Luisa Luleo Production Manager Holly Joy Field Producer Cedric Hatcher Producer Jennie Sheeks Sound Recordist Leatris Davis Camera Assistant Levi Mliner Director of Photography Grant Greenberg Writer/Director Bruce Goodison Executive Producer Johnny Webb </video> <video> TEASER: Sabrina Butler-Smith’s Near-Death Experience Description: Join us for the live Film Premiere & Panel Discussion event for the It Could Happen to You film series on 10 October 2021 at 6:00ET. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-could-happen-to-you-film-premiere-panel-discussion-tickets-175613323177 Following the screening of this incredible film, hear from the inspiring woman at the center of the story herself, Sabrina Butler-Smith. You'll also hear from Sir Richard Branson and Celia Oullette, both vocal advocates for a fair justice system. Attendees will be able to participate in a live Q&A with the speakers. Join the panel discussion and let's find out how, and if, this is the justice system we deserve. Because It Could Happen To You. CREDITS Post House Splice Post Production Post Production Coordinator Luisa Luleo Production Manager Holly Joy Field Producer Cedric Hatcher Producer Jennie Sheeks Sound Recordist Leatris Davis Camera Assistant Levi Mliner Director of Photography Grant Greenberg Writer/Director Bruce Goodison Executive Producer Johnny Webb </video> <video> Death Penalty Fail Live Stream Description: </video>

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It’s time to think again about the death penalty; a flawed system that's broken beyond repair.

The practice of executions is fraught with problems - pragmatically, fiscally and constitutionally. In the US, 27 States still uphold the death penalty. More than 185 INNOCENT people have been executed. Humanitarian organizations and global leaders have spoken out against this barbaric capital punishment. It's time to abolish the death penalty.

This channel is a space of advocacy, education, and opportunity. Focused on human stories, we expose the failings of the death penalty. This channel contains death penalty documentaries, animation explainers and scenes that include failed executions. death penalty reactions in court, guilty verdicts of innocent people and reveal the hardships of death row.

This channel is supported by Virgin Unite, HiddenLight Productions and Witness to Innocence.

To find out more, please visit: www.witnesstoinnocence.org

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