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Chinonye Chukwu (Director)Neon Presents a New York Special Screening "CLEMENCY" a film by Chinonye Chukwu, New York, USA - 09 Dec 2019

How ‘Clemency’ Filmmaker Chinonye Chukwu Turned Her Pain Into the Year’s Most Empathetic Film

The 2011 execution of Troy Davis sparked emotions in the filmmaker that needed an outlet. Eight years later, it became a searing Sundance winner starring Alfre Woodard.

Jan 2, 2020 3:30 pm /

Film / By Kate Erbland

‘Clemency’ First Trailer: Sundance Winner Stars Alfre Woodard and Aldis Hodge in Heartbreaking Contender

Chinonye Chukwu’s death row drama won big at Sundance, and will likely carry over that momentum to a crowded awards season.

Sep 19, 2019 3:08 pm /

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