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The Chair

1963 · 54 min · Documentary

Follows a crusading lawyer as he embarks on a campaign to save an African-American man, Paul Crump, from the electric chair. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.

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Creators

Robert Drew — Director · Gregory Shuker — Director · Richard Leacock — Director · D. A. Pennebaker — Director

Top cast

PPaul CrumpSelfJJames LipscombNarratorRobert Drew portraitRobert DrewCorrespondentGGregory ShukerCorrespondentJJohn MacdonaldCorrespondent

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