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Clemency 2019
Clemency is a 2019 American drama film written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu. It features Alfre Woodard, Richard Schiff, Danielle Brooks, Michael O'Neill, Richard Gunn, Wendell Pierce, and Aldis Hodge. The story centers on prison warden Bernadine Williams (Woodard) and death row inmate Anthony Woods (Hodge).
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2019, winning the Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Dramatic Competition. It opened in theaters in the United States on December 27, 2019 through Neon. Critics praised Woodard's acting, along with Chukwu’s direction and writing. The movie was nominated for Best Feature, Best Female Lead (Woodard), and Best Screenplay (Chukwu) at the 35th Independent Spirit Awards. It also received a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Woodard) at the 74th British Academy Film Awards.
Cast
- Alfre WoodardBernadine Williams
- Richard SchiffMarty Lumetta
- Aldis HodgeAnthony Woods
- Wendell PierceJonathan Williams
- Danielle BrooksEvette Wilkinson
- Michael O'NeillDavid Kendricks
- Richard GunnThomas Morgan
- LaMonica GarrettLogan Cartwright
- Vernee Watson-JohnsonMrs. Collins
- Dennis HaskinsMr. Collins
- John ChurchillOfficer Brooks
- Alexandra CastilloVictor Jimenez
- Alma MartinezMs. Jimenez
- Michelle C. BonillaSonia
- Jed BernardDeath Watch Officer
- William B. Simmons IIEvette's Son
Crew
- Director
- Chinonye Chukwu
- Writer
- Chinonye Chukwu
- Producer
- Bronwyn Cornelius, Julian Cautherley, Peter Wong, Timur Bekbosunov
- Cinematography
- Eric Branco
- Editing
- Phyllis Housen
- Music
- Kathryn Bostic
Details
- Production
- ACE Pictures, Big Indie Pictures, Bronwyn Cornelius Productions
- Distributor
- Neon
- Box office
- $364,952
