Dead Man Walking

 

      The motion picture Dead Man Walking provided a non-fiction insight into

the world of crime, justice, and capital punishment.  The film cast several

characters from different backgrounds and opinion sets in direct conflict with

one another.  Several small topics and one major topic, capital punishment, were

explored over the duration of the movie.  While the opinions and reactions of

people to Dead Man Walking may vary, the one constant is that people will have

a reaction.

 

      Sister Helen Preje, the Catholic nun, appeared to be a genuinely

concerned person who took a real interest in the condemned prisoner.  She came

from a strong background but chose to "give back" to others.  Sister Helen

explained her need to "give back" during the film and appeared to be completely

serious about her commitment to helping others. Sister Helen did not wear her

habit during the course of the......

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Title: Dead Man Walking
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