Into the Abyss
- Director: Werner Herzog
- Cast: Matt Wilder, Chris Sharma, Paige Claassen
- Theatrical Release Date: November 11, 2011
- On The Web IMDB Entry
Synopsis: Werner Herzog ("Cave of Forgotten Dreams," "Grizzly Man") explores the legacy of a triple homicide in Texas interviewing the victims' families and those convicted for the crime including one man on death row, eight days before his execution. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]
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