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The Execution Machine: Texas Death Row
Duration: 1 h 0 m | 1997
Explores the realities of death-row inmates inside Huntsville (Texas) Unit, a prison with the highest number of executions in 1997. Features interviews with prisoners, guards, officials, lawyers and victims' family members.
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