Bibliograph

The test, a death row drama, produced and written by Paula J. Caplan, Directed by Mark Harris

Type

Label

The test, a death row drama, produced and written by Paula J. Caplan, Directed by Mark Harris

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

For College; Adult audiences

Main title

The test

Medium

electronic resource

Oclc number

794308167

Responsibility statement

produced and written by Paula J. Caplan, Directed by Mark Harris

Runtime

Series statement

Criminal justice and public safety in video

Sub title

a death row drama

Summary

This film was inspired by the true story of two African -American men on death row. The younger man, Bradley, is learning to read in prison, coached by Cleveland, who uses the Bible as a primer. Bradley is about to undergo an IQ test. If the test proves he is retarded, his life would be spared. Bradley, who has been humiliated all his life for being "stupid" is tragically conflicted about deliberately failing the test, which would save his life. Didn't his mother always urge him to try his best? Cleveland's desperate attempt to make him "fail" drives the drama. Study Guide is available for this film

Target audience

general

Technique

unknown

Contributor