William Friedkin began his directorial career doing documentaries and live TV shows. He won several awards for this documentary about a death-row inmate.
Answer The People vs. Paul Crump
'The People vs. Paul Crimp' is about a man who was on death row for robbery and murder that was released in 1962. Director William Friedkin says when he made the film he was convinced Crump was innocent but now feels he was guilty. Crump's case was eventually commuted and he got parole in 1993, but then was sent back to prison after violating an order of protection.
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