Project Detail

What Happens To The Innocent?

Synopsis

Imagine being convicted and sentenced to years in prison for a crime you did not commit. Years of your life lost and the only thing in your mind while in prison is to clear your name and prove your innocence. Finally after a long struggle and fight to clear your name you get released back into society, a world that has completely changed and is totally alien to you.

This film touches on some problems encountered by four miscarriages of justice victims after their release and explores the lack of help and support for these victims. Paddy Hill and John McManus also explain the work undertaken at the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation and their dream of building a retreat for the innocent.

Details

Year: 2007
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 15 mins 47 secs
Format: Mini DVcam
Director: William Summers, John McManus
Producer: William Summers
Editor: William Summers
Director of Photography: William Summers
Sound: William Summers
Composer: Robert McGinlay
Principal cast: Paddy Hill, John McManus, Thomas Campbell, Robert Brown, Andy Smith

Genre

Scottish

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

williamsummers@talktalk.net

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