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Redeemer

2002 · 85 min Drama TV Movie
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

When a Black Panther raid on the house of a dope dealer goes awry, an innocent young man is killed and the leader of the raid team, a Panther named Charles Henderson (Obba Babatunde), is sentenced to life in prison. Bestselling author Paul Freeman (Modine) offers a creative-writing class in Henderson's prison, initially looking for a story for his next book; but when Henderson becomes his student, Freeman starts to investigate Henderson's case and becomes convinced that, after 20 years, Henderson deserves to be released--but the next step is convincing the sister of the man whose death Henderson is responsible for.

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Year 2002
Country Canada, United States of America
Genre Drama, TV Movie
Director Graeme Clifford
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (4 votes)

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The film delves into the complex fabric of guilt, redemption, and a truth that often defies easy categorization. The evolving dynamic between a cynical writer and a lifer whose wisdom was forged behind bars creates a compelling tension, challenging simplistic notions of justice.

What lingers after the credits is the weight of moral ambiguity and the quiet power of human connection that persists in the bleakest of circumstances. It’s a sobering character study that prioritizes internal change over spectacle. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Graeme Clifford

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