Errol Morris and Michael Moore are directors particularly skilled at converting audiences to their sides without appearing heavy-handed.
No matter who actually did it, Randall Adams or David Harris, audiences leave the theater with a clear picture, and whats more, they believe that they discovered it themselves. Much of Morris's skill lies in the passive passing, and user-friendly language. His unassuming film making entices the viewer to study the subject matter and be receptive to the information playing out on the screen.
It still amazes me that this film was able to get a man out of prison. Perhaps instead shelling out of pocket for high-power attorneys, criminals should hire Hollywood film makers to argue their case in the limelight.
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It was not the film that got him out of prison. David Harris actually recanted his story before he was killed leading to Randall's release. The film does not acknowledge that because it would have lost its momentum when it was released. What was fascinating is that Randall took the filmmakers to court because they made the film about him. Goes to show what a selfish prick he is.
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