Into the Abyss (2011)

Name: Into the Abyss
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Released: 2011
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Richard Lopez, Damon Hall, Lisa Stolter-Balloun

1h 45m United States of America, Germany, Canada

Documentary Crime

Plot

Uncertainty shrouds the moment of our demise, yet Death Row inmates grapple with that knowledge daily. Werner Herzog delves into profound conversations with these condemned individuals, exploring their perspectives on life and mortality. Through intimate interviews, he uncovers their personal narratives, the crimes that led them to this fate, and the haunting reflections on their existence. The film invites viewers to confront the complexities of justice, humanity, and the inevitability of death, all while revealing the deeply human stories behind the bars.

Cast

Werner Herzog Jason Burkett Richard Lopez Damon Hall Lisa Stolter-Balloun Charles Richardson Jared Talbert Amanda West Delbert Burkett Melyssa Burkett Fred Allen Michael Perry Kristen Willis Jeremy Richardson