Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? (1998)

03/01/1998 (US) • 1h 14m

Documentary

Overview

Documentary covering the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a black nationalist and journalist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer and sentenced to death in a trial marked by controversial prosecutorial and defense tactics and charges of racism.

Top Billed Cast

Alfred Sabo

Himself (as Judge Alfred Sabo)

Marlene Sanders

Narrator (voice)

Dr. Antony Coletta

Self / Jefferson Hospital Doctor

Lydia Wallace

Self / Jamal's Sister


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

journalist

prisoner

court case

pennsylvania, usa

falsely accused

death row

death sentence

black panther party

trial

murder

capital punishment

courtroom

appeal

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