At the Death House Door
At the Death House Door is an award winning documentary chronicalling the career of Reverend Pickett, a Presbyterian minister who served from 1982 to1995 as chaplain on Texas’s death row in Huntsville. He counseled 95 inmates and was present with them in the death chamber as they were executed. The film is based on audiotapes he made at the time of each execution of his thoughts and feelings about the man and the execution process. It chronicles in the most moving terms the reasons for his transformation from death penalty supporter to abolitionist. The film focuses on one particularly troubling execution, that of Carlos DeLuna, whom Rev. Pickett believed at the time to be innocent and whose case for innocence was recently bolstered by reporters from the Chicago Tribune. The film also focuses on the effect capital punishment has on the mental health of all involved, including family members of the executed and those whose positions require them to carry it out. This film is a must-see for those who wish to think deeply about whether the death penalty has any place in a civilized society. Click here to watch the trailer.
Special Appearance from Rev. Pickett
We hope you'll join us for the Missouri premier in St. Louis on May 6th which will feature Rev. Pickett himself! Rev. Pickett will be at the film and available afterward to discuss the film, his experiences, and answer your questions. More details below.
St. Louis Showings • Springfield Showing • Kansas City Showing
St. Louis Showings
Tuesday May 6th
7:00 p.m. at Moore Auditorium, 1st Floor, Webster Hall, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119.
Directions and more information here. This showing is part of the Webster University film series. Admission is $4-6
Rev. Pickett will be present at this event and lead a discussion following the film.
Friday May 9th
Friday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. at Carlo Auditorium, Tegeler Hall, St. Louis University
3550 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO. Admission: Free.
Saturday May 10th
1:00 p.m., Life Victory Center
2922 Grand, St. Louis 63107. Admission: Free.
For more information call 314-727-1146
Springfield Showing
Tuesday May 13th
6:30 p.m., at the Library Center located at 4653 South Campbell Ave. Discussion and refreshments will follow the film.
For more information call Rob at 417-883-6193
Kansas City Showing
Tuesday May 13th
6:00 p.m., at the Screenland, 1656 Washington, Kansas City, MO in the Crossroads District. Discussion following film.
This event is a fundraiser for the ACLU of Western Missouri and Kansas The cost is $15 if tickets are bought online prior to May 13. Tickets at the door are $20. The ticket includes screening the film, drinks and snacks and a panel discussion after the film. The event is a fundraiser for ACLU’s work against the death penalty in Missouri, which includes supporting the work of MADP-KC. Tickets can be purchased atwww.aclukswmo.org
The broadcast premiere of the film will be on the Independent Film Channel on May 29, 2008, at 9:00 p.m. EDT.