Details the history of the death sentence featuring graphic scenes of executions from across the world A shocking indictment against capital punishment Statesponsored murder or justice More than 26 million people have been executed since 1900 This documentary offers a rare insight into the rights and wrongs of the ultimate act of retribution It chronicles its use in the 20th century and examines the tools of the executioners grim trade This film questions the socalled humane execution and in doing so indicts the massmurderers of barbarous regimes The images of death drawn from around the world are as shocking as they are tragic But only by witnessing them and understanding their background can you hope to decide for yourself when if ever the death sentence is the punishment that fits the crime
