Clemency

A Fiscally Sponsored Project

Director:

Chinonye Chukwu

2019

112 minutes

Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.

Awards

2019 Sundance Film Festival- Grand Jury Prize

Honors

2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards- Best Feature Nominee
2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards- Best Female Lead Nominee
2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards- Best Screenplay Nominee
2019 Gotham Awards- Best Actress Nominee

Official Selections

2019 Sundance FIlm Festival
2019 Seattle International Film Festival
2019 Toronto International Film Festival
2019 BFI London Film Festival
2019 Hamptons International Film Festival
2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival