A lesson before dying / Spanky Pictures production in association with Ellen M. Krass Productions ; producer, Robert Benedetti ; teleplay by Ann Peacock ; directed by Joseph Sargent.

A frustrated teacher in a southern town, whose education is being underutilized, finds his own purpose in helping bring meaning to the last days of a young man due to be executed. In teaching one person to die with dignity, he redeems himself.

Bibliographic Details

Corporate Authors:	HBO Video (Firm), Spanky Pictures, Ellen M. Krass Productions
Other Authors:	Benedetti, Robert L., Sargent, Joseph, 1925-2014, Peacock, Ann, Tyson, Cicely, Phifer, Mekhi, 1975-, Cheadle, Don, Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019
Language:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	Closed-captioned; in English and Spanish soundtracks with English, French and Spanish subtitles.
Published:	New York : HBO Home Video, [1999], ©1999.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:	Gaines, Ernest J., > 1933-2019 > Film adaptations. Feature films. Films for the hearing impaired. African American men > Louisiana > Drama. Death row inmates > Louisiana > Drama. Louisiana > Race relations > Drama. Friendship > Louisiana > Drama. Made-for-TV movies. Television programs > United States. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre:	Film adaptations. Drama. Made-for-TV movies. Television programs Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD