Into the Abyss : a Tale of Death, a Tale of Life
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.
Special features: trailer.
Jason Burkett, Werner Herzog, Michael Perry.
"In his fascinating exploration of a triple homicide case in Conroe, Texas, master filmmaker Werner Herzog ... probes the human psyche to explore why people kill--and why a state kills. Through intimate conversations with those involved, including 28-year-old death row inmate Michael Perry (scheduled to die within eights days of appearing on-screen), Herzog achieves what he describes as 'a gaze into the abyss of the human soul.' Herzog's inquiries also extend to the families of the victims and perpetrators as well as a state executioner and pastor who've been with death row prisoners as they've taken their final breaths. As he's so often done before, Herzog's investigation unveils layers of humanity, making an enlightening trip out of ominous territory"--Container.
DVD; NTSC; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
REVIEWS & SUMMARIES
Library Journal ReviewCOMMUNITY REVIEWS
great watch submitted by Jackie77 on August 9, 2015, 1:13pm Fantastic documentary filmed in a prison. Wernor is an excellent film maker.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
In English with optional Spanish subtitles ; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
PUBLISHED
New York : [Distributed by] MPI Media Group, [2012]
Year Published: 2012
Description: 1 videodisc (107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Format: DVD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780788614699
078861469X
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Herzog, Werner, 1942-
Nelson, Erik.
Perry, Michael, d. 2010.
Burkett, Jason.
Creative Differences Productions.
Skellig Rock (Firm)
Spring Films.
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion.
IFC Films.
MPI Media Group.
SUBJECTS
Perry, Michael, -- d. 2010.
Burkett, Jason.
Death row inmates -- Conroe.
Capital punishment -- United States.
Murder -- Psychological aspects.
Documentary.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films -- United States.
Feature films -- Great Britain.
Feature films -- Germany.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.